A fine view from the ATC tower. J-248 carries FMS serial 78-0248 and is a Fokker built (line number L-074) F-16A Block 10A. It was delivered to the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air Force) on 7 Oct'81. The F-16 suffered a serious mishap after it landed on its nose due to severe winds, although the pilot managed to keep the bouncing Falcon on the runway, he decided to eject. The F-16 was repaired and continued service up to Aug'01. It was first stored at Woensdrecht, then preserved at Kamp Zeist from Jun'13. It then became a travel exhibit and is seen all over the Netherlands.

50 years 323 squadron

Assigned USAF serial 78-0248 but taken on charge Oct-1981 by the Netherlands AF as J-248. In Aug-2001 its flying career ended and it became a travelling exhibit. It is here painted to celebrate 50 years 323 Sqn, displaying a large variant of the squadron badge, featuring Diana, Goddess of the Hunt. The squadron motto is "Impetu feroci (Ferocious in Attack)".

In June 1982 a joint 322 and 323 squadron contingent participated in the Tactical Air Meet at Jever. For this occasion a new Frisian tail band was introduced. It did not take long before high command ordered these to be removed, as no permission was given to apply these. it lasted until late 80s until the tail band did reappear.

30 years ago this was the QRA configuration of the F-16: two live Sidewinders on each wing.