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Buzzard F-16's support AvDet rotation, Ample Strike
Seven F-16s from the 510th FS sit on the ramp at Lask AB on September 5th, 2014. The F-16s and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st FW at Aviano AB, Italy arrived at the USAF Aviation Detachment to participate in bilateral training with Poland. [USAF photo by TSgt. Eric Donner]
Sep 05, 2014 - Seven F-16 Fighting Falcons from 510th Fighter Squadron and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrived at the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment September 4th and 5th. [Read more...]
Aviano based F-16 crashes in the Adriatic
USAF F-16C block 40 #88-0535 from the 555th FS based at Aviano AB, seen airborne and climbing. [Photo by <a href="http://www.31atsg.it" target="new">31st ATSG</a>]
Jan 28, 2013 - Italian newswires are reporting a USAFE F-16 has crashed into the Adriatic. The status of the pilot is currently unknown. [Read more...]
USAFE commander discusses fighter retirements
USAF F-16C's with the flagship of the 52nd FW flies the skies over central Europe. Spangdahlem AB consists of two F-16 squadrons, the 22nd and 23rd FS also seen here on February 17th, 2000. [USAF photo by MSgt Blake R. Borsic]
Jan 11, 2010 - The USAFs in Europe commander emphasized the important role each airman fulfills in supporting the mission both at home station and in the deployed environment during his visit Jan. 8, to Spangdahlem AB, Germany. [Read more...]
Aviano airman named top fighter aviator in USAFE
Capt. Joshua Kubacz, 2008 USAFE Fighter Aviator of the Year poses in front of F-16C block 40 #89-2009 from the 510th FS on December 18th, 2007. [USAF photo by A1C. Ashley Wood]
Aug 17, 2009 - One Aviano Airman received some exciting and surprising news recently when he was told of his selection as the 2008 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fighter Aviator of the Year. [Read more...]
23rd FS best in USAFE
USAF F-16C block 50 #91-0421 from the 23rd FS is seen landing at Aviano AB on August 22nd, 2008. [Photo by <a href="http://www.fotodigimarco.eu/" target="new">Marco Sommacal</a>]
Jul 29, 2009 - Spangdahlem has some of the best Airmen throughout the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The 23rd Fighter Squadron proved that when the unit was designated the 2008 USAFE Fighter Squadron of the Year. [Read more...]
Historical article: 50th TFW continues tradition of excellence
Pictured here are the Airmen from the 50th TFW at Hahn AB, who took part in USAF 1983 Gunsmoke competition. The 50th Space Wing inherited the legacy of the 50th TFW which inactivated on September 30th, 1991. [USAF photo by Randy Saunders]
Mar 23, 2009 - The 50th TFW's growing list of accomplishments and recognition continued into 1985. The wing received notice of its selection for an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period July 1, 1982 through June 30, 1984. [Read more...]
Historical article: F-16s join 50th TFW arsenal
The 50th TFW at Hahn AB received their first F-16s in 1979. Seen in this photo is USAF F-16A block 15 #80-0556 from the 10th TFS. [USAF photo by Randy Saunders]
Mar 23, 2009 - U.S. Air Forces in Europe announced in late 1978 that the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing would test and then field the new F-16A Fighting Falcon. [Read more...]
USAF officer suggests F-16s move to Poland
31st FW Aviano based F-16C #89024 armed with 2xAIM-120, 2xAIM-9L, and 4x1,000lbs LGBs. [USAF photo]
Mar 23, 2009 - An Air Force officer based at the Pentagon has suggested the United States and NATO would be best served by moving F-16s now stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Poland. [Read more...]
HAI delivers 1st F-16 to USAF after CCIP upgrade
Mar 20, 2008 - Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) delivered the first structurally upgraded F-16 under CCIP/STAR program to the USA Air Force during a ceremony at the companies Tanagra facility. [Read more...]
F-16s gear maintenance is 'big issue'
USAF Thunderbirds main landing gear detail photographed at Dover AFB on May 16th, 2004. [Photo by Mike Boyd]
Feb 04, 2007 - The Air Force Materiel Command’s chief officer said engineers will try to look for ways to alleviate the workload required to maintain the aging F-16 fighter jet’s landing gear. [Read more...]
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