This record rests on a photo-database caption rather than a museum or agency page. Treat it as a well-documented lead, and check it against Navy records before relying on it.
Identity
This aircraft began as F-5E J-3025 of the Swiss Air Force. A 1985 photograph at Dübendorf shows it in Fliegerstaffel 11 markings. After its sale to the U.S. Navy it was converted to an F-5N and given Bureau Number 761550. [1]
Timeline
- 1985 Photographed at Dübendorf in Swiss Fliegerstaffel 11 markings. [1]
- 13 November 2007 Delivered from Emmen to the U.S. Navy aboard a Navy C-130. The caption describes it as the last of the 32 former Swiss jets in that first batch. [1]
- After 2007 Modified to F-5N standard and flown as an adversary aircraft. [1]
Where it fits
J-3025 was part of the Navy's first purchase of Swiss Tigers. That program rebuilt low-hour Swiss F-5Es into F-5Ns to replace worn-out Navy jets. The full story is in The F-5 as an adversary.
The source does not give this jet's squadron assignments, paint schemes or present status. We will add them only when a dated record confirms them.
Its squadron mates
The Swiss jets bought in that first batch went to Navy and Marine Corps adversary squadrons. One of them, F-5N 761557, is pictured on our F-5N page flying with VFC-111 at Key West in 2020. The Navy later went back to Switzerland for a second batch, a story told in the adversary history.
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Source and limits
[1] AirHistory.net | Photo and caption of J-3025. This record includes only details that caption states.
How to read this record
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Display or operating status is dated because aircraft can move.
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