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HAF receives first four Block 52+ F-16s
May 22, 2009 (by
Asif Shamim) -
The first four F-16 block 52+ from the Peace Xenia IV program have arrived at Araxos AB, Greece around 16:00h local time with a small fanfare.
Peace Xenia IV includes 20 F-16Cs and ten F-16Ds aircraft equipped with F100-PW-229 engines from Pratt & Whitney.
The new aircraft will be operated by 335 Mira (Tiger). The squadron will be responsible for the block 52+ achieving its initial operating capability.
The remaining jets will arrive in Greece through the year and completing in 2010.
HAF F-16C block 52 #001 is seen landing at Araxos AB, home of 116 PM, after completing its delivery flight on May 22nd, 2009. [HAF photo]
The new aircraft will be operated by 335 Mira (Tiger). The squadron will be responsible for the block 52+ achieving its initial operating capability.
The remaining jets will arrive in Greece through the year and completing in 2010.
Additional images:
HAF F-16C block 52 #003 is seen taxiing at Araxos AB, home of 116 PM, after completing its delivery flight on May 22nd, 2009. [HAF photo]
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