USAF F-16C block 25 #84306 with a captive sidewinder under the wing. Note the tailmarking, which is unique for all Vermont ANG vipers. [Photo by Philippe Colin]
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on 2009-Dec-08 03:56:57 A1C John Gunter said My Baby
That's the jet I'm assigned to here at Luke AFB, she's a good flier, though she could use a new paint job. They won't get it done, however, they're sending her to the bone yard in a few months. I'll miss her. :-( -
on 2009-Dec-13 19:14:42 waseem said j.j
aircraft. Of these, 71 were embargoed by the US due to Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. Of these 71, 28 were actually built but were flown directly to the AMARC at Davis-Monthan AFB for storage.
Over the years, various plans were conceived for these 28 aircraft: Pakistan wanted to get the aircraft or their money back; they were offered to various nations, none of which were interested; ultimately, the US Navy and USAF entered them into service as aggressor aircraft.
After Pakistan's help in the war on terror, the US lifted the embargo. In 2005, Pakistan requested 24 new Block 50/52 F-16C/Ds (with option for as much as 55 aircraft). Ultimately an order for 18 F-16s was placed with an option on another 18.
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