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Registration: 116707

Construction Number: 1007

Military Unit: 434 Bluenose / 419 Moose

Model Canadair CF-116A Freedom Fighter

Operator: Military Museum of Alberta

Airport: Calgary City - Military Museum, Canada - Alberta

Photographer: George Trussell

Date Taken: 12/06/2016

Date Submitted: 20/10/2016

This CF-5A was the first single seater that was accepted. It was first flown by Capt Jake Miller on Oct 27, 1969 under directive of Col. O.B. Philp 434 Bluenose Squadron Cold Lake. This aircraft was declared historic. Capt. Miller has flown this particular jet 58 times, including day one Open Challenge 1970, 2 airshows, 5 practices, his last flight Nov. 24, 1977.

Picture ID:1546395

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