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South Carolina ANG pilot passes 4,000 hrs in F-16
July 10, 2007 (by
Chantelle Janelle) -
A South Carolina Air National Guard pilot passed an aviation milestone Monday.
Deane Pennington, Vice Commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, recorded his 4,000th hour flying the F-16 fighting Falcon. Other members of the wing gave him a little shower after his flight.
In addition to Pennington's achievement, combined with his three fellow pilots, Lieutenant Colonels Scott Bridgers, Mike Manning and David Meyer, the pilots have more than a combined 14,000 hours in the F-16, including several hundred combat flights between them.
But Colonel Pennington says the pilots don't deserve all the credit. "I've been flying my whole career and I've had outstanding support. So, I tell you, the maintenance people here at McEntire is phenomenal. They do a great job and ... I owe a lot to them for why I've got 4,000 hours."
Through all the hours logged in the F-16, the 169th has an extraordinary safety record. Over the last 20 years they have more than 100,000 accident-free flying hours.
In addition to Pennington's achievement, combined with his three fellow pilots, Lieutenant Colonels Scott Bridgers, Mike Manning and David Meyer, the pilots have more than a combined 14,000 hours in the F-16, including several hundred combat flights between them.
But Colonel Pennington says the pilots don't deserve all the credit. "I've been flying my whole career and I've had outstanding support. So, I tell you, the maintenance people here at McEntire is phenomenal. They do a great job and ... I owe a lot to them for why I've got 4,000 hours."
Through all the hours logged in the F-16, the 169th has an extraordinary safety record. Over the last 20 years they have more than 100,000 accident-free flying hours.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon - 4000 Flight Hours patch [Asif Shamim Collection]
Col. Deane Pennington, vice commander of the SCANG's 169th FW, prepares for his 4,000th hour flying the F-16 at McEntire ANG Station on July 9th, 2007. [USAF photo by SMSgt. Edward Snyder]
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