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USAFE 16th Air Force celebrates 20 years of F-16

August 6, 2003 (by Stefaan Vanhastel) - The United States Aior Forces in Europe's 16th Air Force celebrates 20 years of F-16 operations this summer. An F-16C from Aviano wears special tail markings to commemorate the occasion.

USAFE 31st FW F-16CG Block 40 #89016 in special 16th Air Force markings.

The special color scheme consists of 20 stars to celebrate 20 years of F-16 with the 16th Air Force.

The 16th AF first became operational on the F-16 in 1983, when its 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (now disbanded) converted to the F-16.

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USAFE 31st FW F-16CG Block 40 #89016 in special 16th Air Force markings. The aircraft sports 20 stars on the tail to celebrate 20 years of F-16 with the 16th Air Force. The aircraft is seen as it exits the paint barn at Ramstein AB, Germany on the morning of 24 June 2003.