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TuAF F-16D Block 50 crashes on landing - Aircrew safe

July 13, 2007 (by Lieven Dewitte) - On July 12th at 22:45h, a Turkish F-16D block 50 crashed while it was trying to land at Balikesir Air Base (9nci AJÜ). Both crew safely ejected.

F-16D #94-0107 which was lost on July 12, 2007. [TuAF photo]

The aircraft has now been identified as F-16D #94-0107 of 191 Filo.

If anyone has more details, please let us know on the forum.


Additional images:

191 Filo Friday 'Kobra' patch [SG Collection]