CF-5A Freedom Fighter

Kinetic 1/48 CF-5A Freedom Fighter

The Canadair CF-5 is the Canadair licensed built version of the American Northrupt F-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft primarily for the Canadian Forces. The CF-5 was upgraded periodically throughout its service career in Canada. The Canadian Forces retired the type in 1995, although CF-5s continue to be used by other countries

The CF-5 was ordered by the RCAF, which became part of the Canadian Forces on Feb 1, 1968. The new unified force took delivery of the first CF-5s at the end of 1968. Production by Canadair for the Canadian Forces was 89 single seat aircraft, 46 dual seat aircraft, and 75 single seat, with 30 dual seat aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force, a total production of 240. Some surplus Canadian aircraft were sold to Venezuela.

A total of 2350 F-5 Freedom Fighters were produced between 1962 & 1975. 240 of them by Canadair in Montreal.

Markings:
RCAF CF-116 116763 No.434 Bluenose Squadron
RCAF CF-116 116757/116727 1995
RCAF CF-116 No.434 Bluenose Squadron 1979