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Norwegian F-16 mistakenly strafes control tower with officers inside Apr 25, 2016 - A Norwegian fighter jet on a training exercise has mistakenly opened fire on a control tower with three officers inside. Two F-16s were taking part in a mock attack on the uninhabited island of Tarva off Norway's west coast when one of them opened fire with its M61 gun system. [Read more...]	F-16 saves patient's life by flying medical equipment across Norway Apr 22, 2016 - Quick-thinking medical staff in Norway saved a patient’s life by calling in a Royal Norwegian air force F-16 to transfer live-saving medical equipment from across the country. [Read more...]

South Korean KF-16D crashes, both pilots eject safety Mar 30, 2016 - A RoKAF F-16D block 52 crashed on Wednesday. The jet fighter plunged into an uninhabited hilly area in Cheongsong, 322 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at 16:06h without causing any damage to civilians. Both pilots safely ejected. [Read more...]	US F-16 crashes in Afghanistan, pilot safely ejects Mar 29, 2016 - An F-16 fighter crashed during takeoff at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The pilot ejected safely and is being evaluated for injuries. The crash site has been secured and an investigation is underway. [Read more...]
Netherlands joined US-led coalition air strikes in Syria Feb 17, 2016 - The Netherlands joined a US-led bombing campaign against Daesch targets in Syria. The Dutch were already participating in the coalition by carrying out air strikes in Iraq with four F-16s specializing in close air support of ground operations by Iraqi forces. [Read more...]	F-16s fast-track through flight line fueling Feb 16, 2016 - Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard demonstrated the need for speed last weekend as they accelerated six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets through “hot-pit” ground refueling exercises at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Feb. 6-7. [Read more...]
Further sale of F-16 Blk 52s to Pakistan Feb 15, 2016 - The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan for F-16 Block 52 Aircraft, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $699.04 million. [Read more...]	Greek & US Air Forces continue bilateral training in Souda Bay Feb 02, 2016 - The Hellenic air force and the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron continue bilateral training at Souda Bay, Greece. [Read more...]
Buddy Wing showcases US-ROK alliance Jan 28, 2016 - Personnel from both U.S. and ROK Air Forces gathered to participate in Buddy Wing 16-1, held on January 25 to 29, 2016. [Read more...]	Fatal Egyptian F-16 crash during training exercise Jan 28, 2016 - An Egyptian F-16 crashed during a military exercise at Al Ismailiyah Air Base in north-eastern Egypt, killing both crew members. [Read more...]

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