Aircraft Photo of 116749 | Canadair CF-5A | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #186238
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:116749
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair CF-5/CF-116/NF-5
Aircraft Version:Canadair CF-5A
C/n (msn):1049
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:434 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson InternationalMap
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYWG   IATA: YWG   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:August 2001
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 186238
Photo Comment

Taken on strength April 7, 1970, 116749 was placed in storage for a while due to budget constraints before joining 434 Squadron. Later with 533 and 419 Squadrons before being used as an instructional airframe serialed A887 in 1988. When the type was retired in 1995, the aircraft was preserved at Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg, MB in 434 Squadron colors.

This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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