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Aircraft Photo of J-1159 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6 | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #335214

Registration / Serial:	J-1159
Aircraft Original Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
Licence-built by:	FFA
C/n (msn):	668
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	335214Submit Correction
View count:	150

Sold as F-AZHJ.

Registration / Serial:	J-1159
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
C/n (msn):	668
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Registration / Serial:	J-1159
Aircraft Original Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
Licence-built by:	FFA
C/n (msn):	668
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	335214Submit Correction
View count:	150

Sold as F-AZHJ.

Registration / Serial:	J-1159
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
C/n (msn):	668
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Aircraft Photo of U-1236 | De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55 | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #330414

Registration / Serial:	U-1236
Aircraft Original Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):	15149/DHP40303
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	330414Submit Correction
View count:	148

stored pending sale.

Registration / Serial:	U-1236
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):	15149/DHP40303
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Registration / Serial:	U-1236
Aircraft Original Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:	De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):	15149/DHP40303
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	330414Submit Correction
View count:	148

stored pending sale.

Registration / Serial:	U-1236
Aircraft Version:	De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):	15149/DHP40303
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	14 August 1990
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Aircraft Photo of V-275 | Sud SE-3160 Alouette III | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #330045

Registration / Serial:	V-275
Aircraft Original Type:	Sud Alouette III
Aircraft Generic Type:	Sud Alouette III
Aircraft Version:	Sud SE-3160 Alouette III
Licence-built by:	F+W Emmen
C/n (msn):	151/1097
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	MHR - Militär Helikopter Rettungsdienst

City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	25 March 1994
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	330045Submit Correction
View count:	139

The MHR badge was rarely seen.

Registration / Serial:	V-275
Aircraft Version:	Sud SE-3160 Alouette III
C/n (msn):	151/1097
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	25 March 1994
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Registration / Serial:	V-275
Aircraft Original Type:	Sud Alouette III
Aircraft Generic Type:	Sud Alouette III
Aircraft Version:	Sud SE-3160 Alouette III
Licence-built by:	F+W Emmen
C/n (msn):	151/1097
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	MHR - Militär Helikopter Rettungsdienst

City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	25 March 1994
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	330045Submit Correction
View count:	139

The MHR badge was rarely seen.

Registration / Serial:	V-275
Aircraft Version:	Sud SE-3160 Alouette III
C/n (msn):	151/1097
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	25 March 1994
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Aircraft Photo of J-3088 | Northrop F-5E Tiger II | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #330015

Registration / Serial:	J-3088
Aircraft Original Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1088
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	Patrouille Suisse

City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
Photo Date:	7 July 2012
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:	330015Submit Correction
View count:	107

Registration / Serial:	J-3088
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1088
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 July 2012
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact

Registration / Serial:	J-3088
Aircraft Original Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1088
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	Patrouille Suisse

City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
Photo Date:	7 July 2012
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:	330015Submit Correction
View count:	107

Registration / Serial:	J-3088
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1088
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 July 2012
Photo by:	Trevor ThorntonContact

Aircraft Photo of T-783 | Dassault Falcon 50 | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #329982

Registration / Serial:	T-783
Aircraft Original Type:	Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Generic Type:	Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Falcon 50
C/n (msn):	67
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Samedan - Oberengadin (LSZS / SMV)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	18 September 2008
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:	329982Submit Correction
View count:	196

Switzerland, as one of the richest countries, has been very moderate in acquiring luxury jets to carry its ministers and officials around. For some time in the early 1990's, it operated two old Lear Jets 35 before upgrading to this 1981 built Falcon 50 in January of 1996. The jet was bought from Geneva based private firm Aeroleasing S.A. and had previously been operated as HB-IEP and N76FJ. It left the Swiss AF fleet in October 2013 and was registered N260ER with Moro Aircraft Leasing Inc.

Registration / Serial:	T-783
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Falcon 50
C/n (msn):	67
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Samedan - Oberengadin (LSZS / SMV)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	18 September 2008
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact

Registration / Serial:	T-783
Aircraft Original Type:	Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Generic Type:	Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Falcon 50
C/n (msn):	67
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Samedan - Oberengadin (LSZS / SMV)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	18 September 2008
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:	329982Submit Correction
View count:	196

Switzerland, as one of the richest countries, has been very moderate in acquiring luxury jets to carry its ministers and officials around. For some time in the early 1990's, it operated two old Lear Jets 35 before upgrading to this 1981 built Falcon 50 in January of 1996. The jet was bought from Geneva based private firm Aeroleasing S.A. and had previously been operated as HB-IEP and N76FJ. It left the Swiss AF fleet in October 2013 and was registered N260ER with Moro Aircraft Leasing Inc.

Registration / Serial:	T-783
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Falcon 50
C/n (msn):	67
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Samedan - Oberengadin (LSZS / SMV)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	18 September 2008
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact

Aircraft Photo of T-340 | Eurocopter TH98 Cougar (AS-532UL) | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #329547

Registration / Serial:	T-340
Aircraft Original Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:	Eurocopter AS-332/532/EC-225/725 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:	Eurocopter TH98 Cougar (AS-532UL)
C/n (msn):	2554/MIS025
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	RAF Waddington Airshow 2012
Photo Date:	29 June 2012
Photo by:	Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:	329547Submit Correction
View count:	112

Registration / Serial:	T-340
Aircraft Version:	Eurocopter TH98 Cougar (AS-532UL)
C/n (msn):	2554/MIS025
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	29 June 2012
Photo by:	Simon ThomasContact

Registration / Serial:	T-340
Aircraft Original Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:	Eurocopter AS-332/532/EC-225/725 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:	Eurocopter TH98 Cougar (AS-532UL)
C/n (msn):	2554/MIS025
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	RAF Waddington Airshow 2012
Photo Date:	29 June 2012
Photo by:	Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:	329547Submit Correction
View count:	112

Registration / Serial:	T-340
Aircraft Version:	Eurocopter TH98 Cougar (AS-532UL)
C/n (msn):	2554/MIS025
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	29 June 2012
Photo by:	Simon ThomasContact

Aircraft Photo of J-5237 | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #328682

Registration / Serial:	J-5237
Aircraft Original Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):	1339/SFD007
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Event:	Wiederholungskurs 2006
Photo Date:	10 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	328682Submit Correction
View count:	258

Registration / Serial:	J-5237
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):	1339/SFD007
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	10 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Registration / Serial:	J-5237
Aircraft Original Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):	1339/SFD007
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Event:	Wiederholungskurs 2006
Photo Date:	10 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	328682Submit Correction
View count:	258

Registration / Serial:	J-5237
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):	1339/SFD007
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	10 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Aircraft Photo of T-315 | Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1) | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #328128

Registration / Serial:	T-315
Aircraft Original Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332/532 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2335
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Event:	Sion Air Show 1997
Photo Date:	6 June 1997
Photo by:	Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:	328128Submit Correction
View count:	115

Registration / Serial:	T-315
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2335
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	6 June 1997
Photo by:	Lewis GrantContact

Registration / Serial:	T-315
Aircraft Original Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332/532 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2335
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Event:	Sion Air Show 1997
Photo Date:	6 June 1997
Photo by:	Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:	328128Submit Correction
View count:	115

Registration / Serial:	T-315
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2335
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Sion (LSGS / LSMS / SIR)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	6 June 1997
Photo by:	Lewis GrantContact

Aircraft Photo of T-313 | Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1) | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #327464

Registration / Serial:	T-313
Aircraft Original Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332/532 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2226
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Event:	Wiederholungskurs 2006
Photo Date:	12 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	327464Submit Correction
View count:	98

Registration / Serial:	T-313
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2226
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	12 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Registration / Serial:	T-313
Aircraft Original Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:	Aerospatiale AS-332/532 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2226
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Event:	Wiederholungskurs 2006
Photo Date:	12 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	327464Submit Correction
View count:	98

Registration / Serial:	T-313
Aircraft Version:	Aerospatiale TH89 Super Puma (AS-332M1)
C/n (msn):	2226
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	12 October 2006
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Aircraft Photo of J-3091 | Northrop F-5E Tiger II | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #326602

Registration / Serial:	J-3091
Aircraft Original Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1091
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	Patrouille Suisse

City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2006
Photo Date:	13 July 2006
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:	326602Submit Correction
View count:	131

Registration / Serial:	J-3091
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1091
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2006
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact

Registration / Serial:	J-3091
Aircraft Original Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:	Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1091
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	Patrouille Suisse

City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Event:	RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2006
Photo Date:	13 July 2006
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:	326602Submit Correction
View count:	131

Registration / Serial:	J-3091
Aircraft Version:	Northrop F-5E Tiger II
C/n (msn):	L1091
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	13 July 2006
Photo by:	Mick BajcarContact

Aircraft Photo of R-2114 | Dassault Mirage IIIRS | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #326492

Registration / Serial:	R-2114
Aircraft Original Type:	Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:	Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Mirage IIIRS
C/n (msn):	17-26-146/1041
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	Fl St 10

City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	16 May 1991
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	326492Submit Correction
View count:	663

Registration / Serial:	R-2114
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Mirage IIIRS
C/n (msn):	17-26-146/1041
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	16 May 1991
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Registration / Serial:	R-2114
Aircraft Original Type:	Dassault Mirage I
Aircraft Generic Type:	Dassault Mirage I/III
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Mirage IIIRS
C/n (msn):	17-26-146/1041
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
Unit Markings:	Fl St 10

City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	16 May 1991
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:	326492Submit Correction
View count:	663

Registration / Serial:	R-2114
Aircraft Version:	Dassault Mirage IIIRS
C/n (msn):	17-26-146/1041
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Payerne (LSMP)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	16 May 1991
Photo by:	Joop de GrootContact

Aircraft Photo of J-5005 | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #326216

Registration / Serial:	J-5005
Aircraft Original Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):	1327/SFC005
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	19 January 2021
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:	326216Submit Correction
View count:	293

The Swiss AF ordered 26 single seat and 8 dual seat F-18C/D Hornets, which were delivered between 1996 and 1999. The first unit of each version was produced by McDonnell Douglas in the US, while the rest was assembled at the "Eidgenössisches Flugzeugwerk" (now RUAG Space) at Emmen AB. The Hornets are used - among other duties - for air policing and as such carry the radio frequency on the external center fuel tank, so that intercepted aircraft can contact the Hornet crew. On this picture taken on cold Winter day, the snow on the ground lights up the fuselage nicely.

Registration / Serial:	J-5005
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):	1327/SFC005
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	19 January 2021
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact

Registration / Serial:	J-5005
Aircraft Original Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):	1327/SFC005
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force

City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	19 January 2021
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact
Photo ID:	326216Submit Correction
View count:	293

The Swiss AF ordered 26 single seat and 8 dual seat F-18C/D Hornets, which were delivered between 1996 and 1999. The first unit of each version was produced by McDonnell Douglas in the US, while the rest was assembled at the "Eidgenössisches Flugzeugwerk" (now RUAG Space) at Emmen AB. The Hornets are used - among other duties - for air policing and as such carry the radio frequency on the external center fuel tank, so that intercepted aircraft can contact the Hornet crew. On this picture taken on cold Winter day, the snow on the ground lights up the fuselage nicely.

Registration / Serial:	J-5005
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):	1327/SFC005
Operator Titles:	Switzerland - Air Force
City / Airport:	Meiringen (LSMM)Map
Country:	Switzerland
Photo Date:	19 January 2021
Photo by:	Adrian RomangContact