F-16 Fighting Falcon News

From 2012


Fresno based 194 FS F-16C crashes Dec 27, 2012 - A California Air National Guard F-16C block 32 from the 194th Fighter Squadron crashed during a routine training mission on Thursday around 15:30hrs local time about 100 miles east of Fresno. The pilot safely ejected. [Read more...]	Israeli F-16 slides off runway Dec 26, 2012 - An Israeli Air Force F-16 slid off the runway at Ramat David airbase after completing a routine training mission on Tuesday. [Read more...]

132 FW to potentially lose 21 F-16s Dec 18, 2012 - The AirForceTimes reports that the 2013 Defence Authorisation Bill proposes airforce cuts which includes the retirement of 21 F-16s, all from the 132nd Fighter Wing based at Des Moine, Iowa. [Read more...]	New F-16 software platform to be tested by 40 FLTS & 85 TES Dec 18, 2012 - Developmental testing for an F-16 operational flight program will be accomplished at the 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron here for the first time. [Read more...]
Possible $117 million weapon systems sale to Oman Dec 13, 2012 - U.S. Congress has been notified that there's a possible sale to Oman for a number of F-16 weapon systems, as well as equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $117 million. [Read more...]	Thunderbirds release 2013 show schedule Dec 12, 2012 - The Thunderbirds have the privilege and responsibility to perform for people all around the world, displaying the pride, precision and professionalism of American Airmen. [Read more...]
Holloman plays host to the 309th FS Dec 12, 2012 - Holloman Air Force Base, is known for its unique airspace which has offered many advantages to testing new capabilities and training for future missions. That same uniqueness is one of the reasons that 18 F-16s from the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, deployed on the 12th for training. [Read more...]	Last Block 50+ F-16 delivered by TAI as part of Peace Onyx IV Program Dec 12, 2012 - The last F-16 block 50+ produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Lockheed Martin as part of the Peace Onyx IV Joint Program was delivered to the Turkish Air Force yesterday. [Read more...]
US to deliver 20 Block 52 F-16s to Egypt Dec 11, 2012 - Despite instability due to the new Islamic government in Egypt, the US is sending more than 20 F-16 fighter jets to Egypt as part of a $1 billion foreign aid package. [Read more...]	Viper 30-year belle of ball at Luke Dec 10, 2012 - It was a Monday morning 30 years ago this last Thursday when Col. Malcom Bolton, 58th Tactical Training Wing commander, stepped into a moment in history as he prepared to take off in the first permanently assigned F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke Air Force Base. [Read more...]

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