| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | J-252 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
| Licence-built by: | Fokker |
| C/n (msn): | 6D-41 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 322 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Kev Slade |
| Photo ID: | 486588 |
| Photo Comment |
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Special tail markings for the 40th anniversary of 322 Squadron, which was formed at RAF Woodvale on 12 June 1943. The aircraft was written off at Leeuwarden AB, sadly with the loss of its pilot Captain J.C. de Vries, after ingesting a heron during its take-off roll. This photo is copyright © Kev Slade, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 August 2022, and has since been viewed 244 times. |