F-5E Tiger Tactical Air Force Training Aircraft Memorial

Southern Nevada

nellis air force base

Discription:

Actual mounted, full-size static F-5E Tiger aircraft

Responcible Organization/Individual:

Nellis Air Force Base

Designed By:

U.S. Military

Address:

4700 Las Vegas Blvd. N, North Las Vegas, 89191-6600

GPS Coordinates:

36.242360 -115.039120

Hours Available

Business hours, weekends. Limited public access. Individuals must have entry to Nellis AFB. Civilians can apply for a pass by visiting the visitors center at the main gate off the Las Vegas Blvd. entrance to the base, but access is limited and not guaranteed. Properly credentialed active duty U.S. military and retired U.S. veterans are generally allowed access.

Ceremonies: no

However there is a community building with BBQ equipment located in the park. Veterans and military groups often hold gatherings and ceremonies there. Permission must be obtained from base officials.

History:

The F-5E Tiger is a single-seat, supersonic tactical fighter designed for air-to-air combat with an additional air-to-surface capability. Nellis used the F-5E to provide a realistic adversary for air combat training of tactical fighter pilots. Nellis AFB is known as the “Home of the Warfighter … Fly, Fight, Win.” A member of the U.S. Air Combat Command, fighter aircraft of all types can be found there. Air Force training is conducted in conjunction with air and ground units of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and air forces from allied nations.

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