Aircraft Photo of K-3071 | Canadair NF-5A | Netherlands - Air Force | AirHistory.net #546662
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:K-3071
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair CF-5/CF-116/NF-5
Aircraft Version:Canadair NF-5A
C/n (msn):3071
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
Unit Markings:316 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-RijenMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHGR   IATA: GLZ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1972
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren Collection
Photo ID: 546662
Photo Comment

K-3071 seen here shortly after delivery to 316 Sqn at Gilze-Rijen in 1972, carrying the old style 316 Sqn badge. One year later, on 2 October 1973, the aircraft crashed in a field just off Gilze-Rijen's runway 10 after a tire had burst upon take off.

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