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Firefighters from the 447th ECES respond to an emergency landing by F-16C block 50 #90-0824 from the 14th FS at Sather AB on November 12th, 2008. The pilot was nearing the end of an extended combat sortie in coordination with ground forces in the area when an engine malfunction warning prompted him to declare an in-flight emergency and seek to land at the nearest suitable airfield. [USAF photo by MSgt. Brian Davidson]
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MSgt. Lewis Shedd adapts an aircraft tow bar to fit F-16C block 50 #90-0824 from the 14th FS after its pilot made an emergency landing at Sather AB on November 12th, 2008. Sergeant Shedd is a Transient Alert Team lead technician assigned to the 447th EOS. [USAF photo by MSgt. Brian Davidson]
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At the end of a runway USAF personnel with the 157th AMXS go through final preparations during the combat sortie launch of an South Carolina ANG F-16CJ at a forward deployed location in support of OIF on March 31st, 2003. [USAF photo by SMSgt. Edward E. Snyder]
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USAF F-16C block 25 #84-1291 from the 179th FS sits on the hot pad after flying a successful mission at Balad AB on October 6th, 2008 in support of OIF. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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USAF F-16C block 50 #92-3883 from the 13th FS performs a barrier engagement certification at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, on December 16th, 2008. The north and south barriers were tested after the south Mobile Aircraft Arresting System was replaced due to a hydraulic leak. [USAF photo by SrA. Randi Flaugh]
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An F-16C from the 13th FS and assigned to the 14th EFS taxies down a runway at Balad AB on December 24th, 2008. In the background, a C-130 Hercules from Pope AFB, N.C., takes off on a combat mission. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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In the early morning of New Years Eve 2008, an F-16C block 25 from the 179th FS sits tethered to the hot cargo pad at Balad AB. The aircraft is tethered to secure it in place prior to a full afterburner engine run-up. The Minnesota Air National Guard's 179th FS carries the 332nd EFS designation while deployed to Balad in support of OIF. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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SSgt. Mike Panula prepares F-16C block 25 #84-1215 from the 179th FS for a full-afterburner engine run up at Balad AB on December 31st, 2008. During the run up, mechanics stay vigilant for faulty parts and, after the run up, will fix them on the spot. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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The sun sets in the background of F-16C block 25 #84-1242 from the 179th FS and assigned to the 332nd EFS as it is obscured by haze and dust at Balad AB on January 2nd, 2008. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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USAF F-16C block 50 #91-0367 from the 14th FS and assigned to the 14th EFS takes off at full afterburner from Balad AB on January 2nd, 2009. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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The sun sets behind a pair of F-16C block 50s, #93-0550 & #93-0552 assigned to the 332nd EFS, at Balad AB on January 2nd, 2009. The jets are deployed from 55th FS. [USAF photo by TSgt. Erik Gudmundson]
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Capt. Ryan Wick, a 55th EFS pilot, lands F-16C block 50 #92-3923 at Balad AB after completing a combat sortie over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on January 2nd, 2009. Wick and the aircraft are deployed to the 55th EFS as part of the AEF 5/6 rotation from Shaw AFB. [USAF photo by A1C. Jason Epley]
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Alabama Air National Guardsmen from the 187th FW assist a pilot climbing out of F-16C block 30 #86-0346 from the 160th FS at Balad AB on May 22nd, 2006. Note nose marking for 'Superstitious Aloysius 2'. [USAF photo by SrA. Brian Ferguson]
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USAF F-16C block 30 #86-0346 from the 160th FS flies a close air support mission over Iraq in support of OIF on July 18th, 2006. The F-16 is an Alabama National Guard plane, deployed to the area. Note nose marking for 'Superstitious Aloysius 2'. [USAF photo by SrA. Brian Ferguson]
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USAF F-16C block 25 #83-1162 from the 179th FS assigned to the 332nd EFS, Balad AB, sits idle in front of a hardened aircraft shelter on March 8th, 2007. The F-16C is deployed from the 148th FW along with roughly 400 members in support of OIF. [USAF photo by MSgt. James M. Olcott]
