Northrop F-5N Tiger II in action at NAS Fallon.
A Northrop F-5N Tiger II taxies toward the head of the runway at NAS Fallon.
Registration number of this aircraft: 761536.
This aircraft was owned by the Swiss Air Force in the past. US Navy purchased this aircraft from Switzerland and, after various modifications, put it into service for training purposes.
This photo was taken on October 9, 2012 during a base visit at NAS Fallon, the US Navy's main air-to-air and air-to-ground training facility. The Naval Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) has been located here since 1996.
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