Greek F-5A spruced up by volunteers

Former Hellenic Air Force Northrop F-5A 69-7175 has been refurbished at Paleo Faliro, near Athens The jet had been in poor condition for some time due to the rigours of exposure – a group comprising former F-5 personnel and local residents has now returned it to its former glory. Northrop F-5A 69-7175 has been refurbished near Athens TONY SACKETOSThe first F-5As were obtained by the Hellenic Air Force in 1965, serving firstly with 341 Squadron and then with 343 Squadron.