| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 63-8229 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-229 |
| Military Code: | FF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop T-38 Talon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop T-38 Talon |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop T-38A Talon |
| C/n (msn): | N5576 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 71 FTS / 1 FW |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Camp Douglas - Volk FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KVOK IATA: VOK Local: VOK Other: - |
| Event: | Northern Lightning 2017 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 826252 |
| Photo Comment |
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The squadron bird of the "Ironman" returning to its parking spot after a Northern Lightning 2017 sortie. The 71st Fighter Training Squadron flew the Talon from 2015 to 2021. Its mission was to conduct adversarial air training for the F-22sflown by the other squadrons of the 1st Fighter Wing. This training was previously performed by F-22s of the 27th Fighter Squadron at substantially more expense. In 2021 the squadron became a paper unit and was reactivated as a F-22A squadron in 2023. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 July 2025, and has since been viewed 50 times. |