What
F-5 Tiger II in service with the Swiss Air Force.

Where
Payerne, Switzerland.

When
11 May 2010.

Objective
Informing the world outside Switzerland about current operations with the F-5 Tiger II and about the progress made in the replacement program.


Photo opportunity
Beyond Visual Range aerial combat sortie in an F-5F, with photo opportunities on the way in to and out of the warzone, as well as photography on the ground.


Gathering of information
Interview with a former F-5 pilot (currently flying the F/A-18).


Article quote
"Recently, Swiss Air Force commander Lieutenant General Markus Gygax pointed out that retiring the F-5 without a replacement is not an option, saying new fighter jets must be flying over Switzerland by 2020. Whatever aircraft is finally selected, fact is the Tiger will continue to serve the Swiss Air Force for several years to come. By the end of this decade, Switzerland will retire its last ‘classic’ jet, but its replacement will doubtless be an important leap forward in terms of capability and performance."