Aircraft Photo of K-3048 | Canadair NF-5A | Netherlands - Air Force | AirHistory.net #810849
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:K-3048
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):3048
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
Unit Markings:Double Dutch / 316 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-RijenMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHGR   IATA: GLZ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:7 June 1978
Photo by:Cor Vermolen
Photo ID: 810849
Photo Comment

With the 65th anniversary of the Koninklijke Luchtmacht in 1978, the first "Double Dutch" demo-team was formed by 316 squadron. (disbanded again in 1979). It consisted of two NF-5A's: K-3031 (flown by Capt. Pieter Smith) and K-3048, flown by Elt. Frits Leeuwenburgh.

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

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