US Air Force - PACAF F-16s



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    F-16s from the 18th FS fly in formation over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex on April 25th, 2007. Members of the 18th FS conduct air operations for combat-ready F-16s, working closely with the 355th FS to provide close-air support, forward-air control, battlefield air interdiction and offensive counter air. [USAF photo by MSgt. Robert Wieland]
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    F-16s from the 18th FS fly in formation over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex on April 25th, 2007. [USAF photo by MSgt. Robert Wieland]
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    The new Korean Conflict-era "Checkertail" design on Brig. Gen. Joe Reyne's F-16C block 40 #89-2020. The 51st MXS corrosion element is painting the design on five command jets. [USAF photo by TSgt. Michael O'Connor]
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    USAF F-16C block 30 #86-0270 from the 80th FS returns to Kunsan AFB after a week long deployment to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan on May 25th. Pilots from the 80th FS flew dissimilar aircraft sorties as opposing forces, commonly known as red air, for Marine Corps aviators flying the F/A-18 Hornet. The sorties are valuable upgrade and continous training for pilots within the two units. [USAF photo by SSgt. Darcie Ibidapo]
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    USAF F-16C block 40 #89-2113 from the 18th FS assigned to Eielson AFB flies low over the base while on a training mission in support of exercise Northern Edge 2002 on April 24th, 2002. [USAF photo by SSgt. Cherie A. Thurlby]
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    USAF F-16C block 50 #90-0805 from the 14th FS streaks toward the sky down the runway at Eielson AFB during Exercise Northern Edge '96 on February 1st, 1996. [USAF photo by SrA. Brendan F. Kavanaugh]
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    Two ground crew personnel install an air combat range data link pod on the wing tip on F-16C block 50 #90-0817 from the 14th FS during Gunsmoke 95 on October 1st, 1995. [USAF photo by MSgt. Edward Loomis]
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    An 8th TFW pilot makes final preflight checks in the cockpit of an F-16 prior to a mission during Exercise GUNSMOKE '85 on October 6th, 1985. In the background is the specially painted F-16A block 15 #80-0578. [USAF photo]
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    An 8th TFW maintenance crewman services USAF F-16A block 15 #80-0578 during Exercise GUNSMOKE '85 on October 6th, 1985. [USAF photo]
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    Four F-16C's of the 432nd FW fly in fingertip formation over Misawa AB. The aircraft, which represented the wing in the worldwide fighter gunnery meet Gunsmoke '91, are armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles as seen on November 1st, 1991. [USAF photo by Gary. R. Coppage]
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    Left side profile of USAF F-16C block 50 #92-3913 from the 13th FS as it flies a training sortie past Mount Fuji on November 1st, 1998. [USAF photo by MSgt. Dave Nolan]
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    A newly formed maintenance squadron salutes the colors during a ceremony marking the arrival of the 432nd TFW's first F-16A block 15 #83-1115 on April 1st, 1985. Fifty F-16s will eventually be stationed at the base. [USAF photo by SSgt. Lee Schading]
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    USAF F-16C block 30 #86-0304 from the 80th FS taxies down the Kunsan AB taxiway in support of dual Exercises Beverly High 0404 and Joint Forces Exercise Foal Eagle on March 25th, 2004. [USAF photo by SSgt. Michael R. Holzworth]
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    USAF F-16C block 50 #92-3897 from the 13th EFS follows an F-16C from its sister squadron, the 14th EFS, toward the flightline for a combat mission on May 30th, 2007. More than 260 Airmen from the 13th EFS and 35th AMXS from Misawa AB, took over the Block 50 close air support mission from their sister squadron, the 14th EFS. [USAF photo by 1st Lt. Shannon Collins]
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    USAF F-16C block 40 #90-0718 from the 18th FS seen flying over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex on May 29th, 2007. [USAF photo by MSgt. Rob Wieland]