Aircraft Photo of ZF317 | Short S-312 Tucano T1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #45742
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:ZF317
Military Code:QJ-F
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-312 Tucano
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-312 Tucano
Aircraft Version:Short S-312 Tucano T1
C/n (msn):S098/T69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:616 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:FairfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVA   IATA: FFD   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2010
 
Photo Date:17 July 2010
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 45742
Photo Comment

The main theme for RIAT 2010 was a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. To this end two Tucanos were painted in a pseudo-Spitfire camouflage scheme and looked a lot better than the black ones!

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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