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Airframe Details for F-16 #79-0427

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Aircraft: 79-0427
USAF F-16B block 10 #79-0427 void from any unit markings is parked on the tarmac at Tucson IAP, ready to join the 148th TFTS. [Er-Ning Chang collection]
 LM Aero T/V 62-59
Plant General Dynamics
Local C/N
Delivered USAF 79427
F-16B Block 10A
Current USAF 79427
F-16B Block 10A
Status [i/a]

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Aircraft History

Date Status Local S/N Airforce/Unit Version Name Info
24 Mar 1981 [act] 79427 F-16B Block 10A
25 Mar 1981 [act] 79427 USAF 61 TFTS 'MC' F-16B Block 10A
Apr 1989 [act] 79427 USAF 148 TFTS F-16B Block 10A
USAF F-16B block 10 #79-0427 from the 148th TFTS is parked on the tarmac at Tucson IAP in 1989. [Er-Ning Chang collection]
15 Mar 1991 [act] 79427 USAF 148 FS F-16B Block 10A
Dec 1993 [i/a] 79427 USAF 82 TRW 'ST' F-16B Block 10A
USAF F-16B block 10 #79-0427 in the Engine Mech Hanger at Sheppard AFB. It is no longer considered a 'Ground Training Aircraft' but is now a 'GE Engine Removal/Installation Trainer TR-001'. Notice the wings, tail and stabs have been removed. The ID placard is also removed however the radio call sign sticker is still in the front CP. [Photo by Steve Vay]
Sheppard AFB, Texas as GF-16B. Eventually the wings and tail were removed and the aircraft became an Engine R&I trainer.

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Abbreviations and symbols:
[act] Active [i/a] Instructional Airframe [sto] Stored (e.g. at AMARG)
[cld] Cancelled Order [msh] Involved in Mishap [w/o] Write-off
[con] Converted [o/o] On Order
[des] Destroyed (drone) [pre] Preserved (museum, gateguard) T/V LM Aero Type/Version (Construction) number
[emb] Embargoed [scr] Scrapped Photo Available
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