The first F-5A for the Royal Norwegian Air Force, 64-13368, during its first flight at Edwards AFB on June 17, 1965, displays the 50 US gal capacity wing-tip tanks. This country's F-5As also have assisted take-off gear and arrester hooks (just visible) for shortfield operation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

A heavily-loaded F-5A takes off. In addition to the wing tip Sidewinders, it carries two 150 US gal underwing tanks and a centreline load.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

A pair of Sidewinder-equipped F-5As of the USAF take off from Edwards AFB. A photo-reconnaissance version, the RF-5A, carries four cameras.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

A CF-5A of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The 115 aircraft ordered were built by Canadair Ltd, deliveries being completed in 1970.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

One of the 70 F-5As serving in Spain, where the type was built under licence.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

A CF-5A with the Canadian Armed Forces in low-visibility camouflage. Note the diminutive insignia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

This F-5B, seen taking off from the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, was fitted with a pair of General Electric J85-21 engines during the development programme which preceded the appearance of the F-5E.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5B - СШАUSA - 1964

This NF-5B two-seater of the Royal Netherlands Air Force turned up at the Greenham Common display in 1973.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5B - СШАUSA - 1964

Inside the F-5 cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5B - СШАUSA - 1964

A Northrop F-5E Tiger II displays its sleek lines. Note the modified wing leading edge root extensions, revised inlet ducts and wider fuselage to accommodate an extra 500lb of fuel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

Bob Hoover rolls an F-5E Tiger Il for the benefit of the spectators at the 1973 Paris Air Show.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

Two F-5Es of the United States Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

Basic structure and flight controls

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

Operational equipment

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

Northrop F-5E Tiger II, prototype aircraft

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

The first of two F-5F two-seat fighter trainers makes its maiden take-off from Edwards AFB on September 25, 1974, with test pilot Dick Thomas at the controls.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5F - СШАUSA - 1974