F-16 Aircraft Database

Nose art applied in 2001

Thunderbird single-seater in the 1982 - 1991 timeframe. Had number 2 attached on March 29th, 1983; March 21st, 1984; May 5th, 1984; number 7 in 1985 and number 4 on March 12th, 1987.

Nose Art painted by Jeff Hofer within a year after the aircraft arrived with the 175th FS.

Still with Thunderbird paint scheme but decal nose art was added just behind the cockpit.

A Catamounts badge was added to the tail to mark the 2003 Tiger meet.

Lets Roll decal applied.

181 FW written vertically down the stabilizer. And marked "Indy 500" as part of the serial number. Small Lets Roll decal applied on nose but need to confirm date it was added, it was added at least September 2004. Also wears a SAM kill marking, but unknown if scored during ONW or OIF. 85-1555 also scored a SAM kill and that was in 2001 ONW.

Lets Roll decal placed on nose.