USAF F-16A block 5 #78-0065 (marked as 419 FW) that once welcomed visitors to the former 419th FW headquarters building is crane-lifted to the ground on October 2nd, 2008. The aircrafts landing gear was reassembled before being moved across base, where it will be restored over the course of several months, and relocated closer to the new 419th and 388th FW's headquarters. [USAF photo by Bryan Maga]
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News: Wing's iconic F-16 static to be restored, find new home [2008-10-09]
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with more than 2,900 flying hours made the first part of its final journey Oct. 2 when three posts attached to its shell were cut, two cranes helped offset its weight, and the F-16 was gently lowered to a position where wheeled jacks and landing gear could be attached.
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F-16 #78065
Hill AFB, Utah as gate guard on reserve part of base. Taken down on October 2nd, 2008 for restoration and moved to a new location near the new 419th and 388th FW's headquarters.
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