Aircraft Photo of J-252 | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon | Netherlands - Air Force | AirHistory.net #98177
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:J-252
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6D-41
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
Unit Markings:322 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:LeeuwardenMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHLW   IATA: LWR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:18 July 1983
Photo by:Joop de Groot
Photo ID: 98177
Photo Comment

Seen just after the celebration of the 40th anniversary of 322 Sq. As the mascot of 322 Sq is a red tail grey parrot the grey F-16 received a red tail. For the first time with approval of "The Hague". Destroyed in a fatal accident on 4th October, 1983

This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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