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Hellenic Air Force receives 30th modernized F-16V "Viper"
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) has taken delivery of its 30th F-16V “Viper” modernized by Hellenic Aerospace Industries (EAB) under the supervision of Lockheed Martin.
Ukrainian F-16 pilot sets record by neutralizing six cruise missiles in one mission
In a historic operation, a Ukrainian F-16 pilot successfully intercepted and destroyed six Russian cruise missiles during a single sortie, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the newly operational Ukrainian F-16 fleet. The engagement, which took place amid heightened missile attacks on Ukraine, marks a significant milestone in the nation's air defense efforts.
Polish F-35 program takes off: first pilots begin training in 2025
On Monday, December 23, 2024, the first two Polish F-35A Husarz jets touched down at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, marking a significant milestone in Poland's transition to fifth-generation fighter capabilities.
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F-16 fleet - Jan 18, 2025
Fleet overview:
scrapped: 204
write-off: 623
preserved: 165
stored: 593
instructional: 121
on order: 113
active: 2858
Changes '23/'24:
Fleet adds: 31
Fleet drop: 49
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Jan 1975
U.S. Air Force selects F-16 as its air combat fighter and announces plans to procure at least 650 aircraft.
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Quote of the Day
Nothing makes a man more aware of his capabilities and of his limitations than those moments when he must push aside all the familiar defenses of ego and vanity, and accept reality by staring, with the fear that is normal to a man in combat, into the face of Death.
-- Major Robert S. Johnson, USAAF
27 Victories, WW-II
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Lost over Serbia
USAF #88550
F-16C Block 40
Lost over Serbia near Nakucani during operation Allied Force due to engine failure, which was caused by a nearby SA-3 explosion. The pilot, Lt. Col. David Goldfein, ejected safely and was rescued by helicopter. The tail is on display in the Museum of Warplanes in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Callsign "Paps"

Poor guys last name was Speer. Great fighter pilot, did look a lot like Opie from the TV show Andy Griffith.
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Latest Viper Drivers to reach 1K - 6K flying hours:
6,000 Hours 6,000 Hrs
2008-05-02
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| 466 FS | 421 FS  
5,000 Hours 5,000 Hrs
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| 134 FS | 134 FS | 125 FS  
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