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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB
The first Belgian F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component.
The first Belgian F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component.
USAF F-16 launches Stand-in Attack Weapon for first time
A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16C for the first time Nov. 7 over a range in the Gulf of Mexico.
A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16C for the first time Nov. 7 over a range in the Gulf of Mexico.
US approves F-16 spare parts sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions
The US State Department has approved two arms deals worth $385 million for Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the US.
The US State Department has approved two arms deals worth $385 million for Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the US.
- F-35A stealth fighters to replace F-16s by 2026 at Misawa Air Base
- F-35 takes center stage in manned-unmanned combat evolution with XQ-58A Valkyrie
- Turkey cancels request to buy 79 F-16 Block 70 upgrade kits from the US
- Elbit to upgrade USAF F-16 Block 40/42 ‘Head-Up’ displays
- Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shoots down second Russian Su-34 "Fullback"
- Netherlands delivers final two promised F-16's for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
- Romania signs contract to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets
F-16 Fleet Status
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Fleet overview:
scrapped: 204
write-off: 623
preserved: 165
stored: 595
instructional: 120
on order: 116
active: 2854
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Changes '23/'24:
Fleet adds: 33
Fleet drop: 88
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Quote of the Day
Only the spirit of attack,
born in a brave heart,
will bring success
to any fighter aircraft,
no matter how highly developed
it may be.
General of the Fighter Arm, Luftwaffe, 1941-45
104 Victories
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Ground Zero
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USAF #91401F-16C Block 52
Wore 13 mission markings and 4 HARM markings for Operation Enduring Freedom. The nose art is of a fireman at ground zero reaching for a soldier and large american flag.The art work is by TSgt. Robbie Leist and SSgt. Chad Marks. However, the 389 did not fire any Harms during OEF, so the HARM markings are from previous OSW deployments.
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Callsign of the day
Callsign "Tub"
Had an Lt in my AWACs squadron that was told to go get his tub ride from the F-15 squadron down the flight line. His unfortunate answer was "What's a tub?"
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Latest Viper Drivers to reach 1K - 6K flying hours:
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Crew Chief Profiles
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SrA.
William
Kyle (added:
22 May 2020)
- 312 TFTS | 80 FS | 389 FS | 389 FS
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TSgt.
Trevor
Cummings (added:
6 Oct 2024)
- 120 FW | 120 FW
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SrA.
Jason
Buzard (added:
26 Sep 2024)
- 55 FS
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SrA.
Rafael
Flores (added:
18 Sep 2024)
- 309 FS
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SSgt.
Thomas
Quinn (added:
14 Apr 2024)
- 480 FS | 8 FS | 35 FS | 14 FS
F-16 Unit
Tayeset 144
"Guardians of Arava (Shomry Ha' Arav)"
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