| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 55-3530 |
| Alternate Serial: | 53530 |
| Military Code: | FW-530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100D Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 223-212 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 36 TFS / 8 TFW |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | OhakeaMap |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: NZOH IATA: OHA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | RNZAF 21st Anniversary 1958 |
| Photo Date: | 29 March 1958 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 807337 |
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The F-100 was the first supersonic aircraft to visit New Zealand. At the time of upload the RNZAF had not had a supersonic aircraft in its inventory after the government cancelled an order for F-16s in a decision to end fast jet operations. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand This photo was added on 11 May 2025, and has since been viewed 150 times. |