Aircraft Photo of 159881 | Northrop F-5E Tiger II | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #470341
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:159881
Military Code:543
Other Marks:43
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):R1115
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:NFWS - Navy Fighter Weapons School
Location
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal AirfieldMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNUQ   IATA: NUQ   Local: NUQ   Other: -
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1980
 
Photo Date:17 May 1980
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 470341
Photo Comment

This a/c was originally built as USAF F-5E s/n 74-1480, then redesignated with USN Bureau Number 159881. On 8 February 1996 this a/c was lost 60 miles northeast of NAS Fallon, Nevada. The pilot ejected, but did not survive.

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

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