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RSAF F-16 crashes at Tengah Air Base
On 8 May 2024, at 12.35h, a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 experienced an issue during take-off. The pilot safely ejected and the plane crashed thereafter within the confines of Tengah Air Base.

F-16 crashed outside of Holloman Air Force Base, USA
An F-16 crashed outside of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Tuesday around noon. The pilot safely ejected.

Iraqi F-16s to be equipped with the AN/ALQ-211 electronic warfare system
The Iraqi Air Force is to equip all 34 of its F-16C/D Block 52Ms with the AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare suite (AIDEWS).

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F-16 Fleet Status

F-16 fleet - May 15, 2024
	Fleet overview: scrapped: 204 write-off: 621 preserved: 162 stored: 582 instructional: 120 on order: 125 active: 2861
	Changes '23/'24: Fleet adds: 20 Fleet drop: 60
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Today in F-16 history

15 May 1983
Official end of comparative fly-off between F-16XL and F-15 in dual-role fighter program. The F-16XL is not destined for production, instead the F-15E is selected.
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Quote of the Day

Fly with the eagles,... or scratch with the chickens.

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USAF MiG Killer

USAF #91353
F-16C Block 50

This F-16C shot down a MiG-29 in Operation Allied Force on May 4th, 1999. The kill marking has moved several times and changed colors repeatedly. The jet also wore five HARM markings which were removed shortly after returning home. In early 2004 a 'Lets Roll' decal/nose art was added.

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Callsign of the day

Callsign "EPU"

Stands for it self. Just inadvertantly start it on the ground. Especially while the crew chief is walking by

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