| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 71-3072 |
| Military Code: | 72 |
| Other Marks: | 5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CF-5/CF-116/NF-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair NF-5A-2000 |
| C/n (msn): | 3072 |
| Operator Titles: | Turkey - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Türk Yıldızları / Turkish Stars |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KonyaMap |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LTAN IATA: KYA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Anatolian Eagle 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2025 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 823938 |
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These venerable Freedom Fighters served my home country in the 1970s and '80s after which nearly 50 went to the Turkish Air Force. The badge on the intake shows the team was established in 1992; over 30 years later they still perform with these jets. The wingman is NF-5A 70-3025. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 July 2025, and has since been viewed 90 times. |