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Dassault Mirage 5COAM FAC3029
Fuerza Aerea Colombiana - Dassault Mirage 5COAM FAC3029 (msn 101), on a pre-delivery test-flight after modernisation / upgrade in the early 1990s. (This aircraft was shot-down by FARC rebels on 7 April 1997) Date: circa 1990
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1990 1990s 1997 Aerea Dassault Fuerza Mirage Modernisation Rebels Shot Down Test Flight Upgrade
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This print captures the Dassault Mirage 5COAM FAC3029 of the Fuerza Aerea Colombiana during a pre-delivery test-flight after undergoing modernisation and upgrade in the early 1990s. The sleek and powerful aircraft, with its distinctive design and advanced technology, showcases the pinnacle of aviation engineering at that time.
Little did anyone know that this very aircraft would meet a tragic fate in the hands of FARC rebels on April 7, 1997. Despite its valiant service and impressive capabilities, it ultimately fell victim to political unrest and conflict, highlighting the dangers faced by military personnel and equipment in volatile regions.
The image serves as a poignant reminder of both the triumphs and tragedies experienced in the world of aviation. It symbolizes not only technological progress but also the harsh realities of warfare and loss. Each flight undertaken by this Mirage was a testament to courage and skill, culminating in an unfortunate end that forever altered its legacy.
As we gaze upon this photograph from circa 1990, we are reminded of the fleeting nature of life for man-made machines soaring through the skies. The Dassault Mirage 5COAM FAC3029 may no longer grace our skies, but its memory lives on through images like these that capture its essence for future generations to appreciate.
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