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8076, 322 Tactical Squadron, 32 Tactical Air Base Náměšť nad Oslavou, Czech Republic, May 1996

Along with the 1002, the 8076 was also painted in

a special livery. In its case, it was an application

of the eagle motif that the 322 TS had as its

emblem. The implementation of this coloring took

only three days from May 15 to 17. The aircraft

had the original camouflage in good condition

and so received only the nose paint job and, as

was customary, the auxiliary tanks were also

decorated accordingly.

8080, 322 Tactical Squadron, 32 Tactical Air Base Náměšť nad Oslavou, Czech Republic, 1997

Aircraft of the 322 Tactical Squadron gradually

received graphic symbols on their vertical fins,

which helped to identify the aircraft quickly

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even if the fuselage number was not visible. The

number 8080 received two crossed white stripes

on the green plastic cover of the top of the fin. The

front sides of the engine nacelles already sported

the squadron insignia with a stylized eagle. The

colors were already very weathered.

INFO Eduard

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