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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.
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.
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.
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.
- U.S. approves sales for AIM-120C-8 missiles and GBU-39B guided bombs to Morocco
- FRCSW Begins New Chapter with F-16 Workload
- The Argentine Air Force has its first F-16 fighter jet in country
- US approves $266M F-16 sustainment sale to Ukraine
- The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB
- USAF F-16 launches Stand-in Attack Weapon for first time
- US approves F-16 spare parts sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions
F-16 Fleet Status
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Fleet overview:
scrapped: 204
write-off: 623
preserved: 165
stored: 593
instructional: 121
on order: 113
active: 2858
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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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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.
27 Victories, WW-II
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Lost over Serbia
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USAF #88550F-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 of the day
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:
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Crew Chief Profiles
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Ssgt
David
Brezovsky (added:
9 Jan 2025)
- 52 FW | 52 FW | 57 FW
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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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"Bat (Ha' Atalef)"
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