Northrop F-5E Tiger II, 74-1519 / R1177, Valiant Air Command
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Registration: 74-1519
Construction Number: R1177
Model Northrop F-5E Tiger II
Operator: Valiant Air Command
Airport: Titusville - Space Coast Regional (TIX / KTIX), USA - Florida
Photographer: Jon Wickenden
Date Taken: 14/04/2007
Date Submitted: 06/09/2007
This machine was converted to it's present state to research the theory that by modifying the shape of an aircraft's shock wave the intensity of the subsequent sonic boom could be altered. This might ultimately enable unrestricted supersonic flight over land.
Picture ID:1071283