F-16 Fighting Falcon News

From 2013


'Tigers' launch jets to kickoff Red Flag 13-3 Feb 26, 2013 - The 79th Fighter Squadron 'Tigers' launched eight F-16 Fighting Falcons during a day and night time mission to kickoff of Red Flag 13-3 on February 25. [Read more...]	The Flying Dutchmen train at MCAS Yuma Feb 21, 2013 - A detachment of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Dutch Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is conducting combat training exercises in conjunction with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma based squadrons over Barry M. Goldwater Range West, Feb. 3 – 23. [Read more...]

Closure of the main fuel shutoff valve doomed Misawa F-16 Feb 20, 2013 - The US Air Force says an F-16C flying from Japan to Alaska last July crashed at sea because of an uncommanded closure of the main fuel shutoff valve hence stopping fuel from reaching the engine. [Read more...]	F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers for Iraq Feb 19, 2013 - Two F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers (FMTs) are to be built for the Iraqi air force by L-3's Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) division under contract from the U.S. Air Force. [Read more...]
BAE Systems continues to provide F-16 Support Equipment to Oman Feb 18, 2013 - BAE Systems received a contract valued at nearly $23 million to provide F-16 support equipment, test systems, and spares to the government of Oman. The contract continues the company’s strong global position to deliver the right systems and expertise to support F-16 aircraft operated by U.S. allies. [Read more...]	Warhawks get manning assist from Triple Nickel Feb 02, 2013 - "You can't walk into the Super Bowl with a new team," said Master Sgt. Brian McRory, 480th Fighter Squadron superintendent, "The team has to have worked together and have chemistry." [Read more...]
Body of missing Aviano F-16 pilot found in Adriatic Sea Feb 01, 2013 - The body of an Air Force F-16 pilot who went missing during a night training flight late Monday was found Thursday off the coast of Italy, according to statements issued by his family and his unit, the Aviano-based 31st Fighter Wing. [Read more...]	421st FS participates in joint deployment training Jan 29, 2013 - The 421st Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Integrated Training Exercise Jan. 21-Feb. 2. [Read more...]
480th FS tackles both Red & Green Flags Jan 29, 2013 - Pilots, maintainers, support people and F-16 Fighting Falcons from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are participating in both Red Flag 13-2 and Green Flag 13-3 until Feb. 1. This is the first time the 480th Fighter Squadron has participated in both flag exercises at the same time. [Read more...]	Search for pilot continues after debris recovered in Adriatic Jan 29, 2013 - Italian search teams have recovered debris believed to be from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon that went missing Monday night while flying over the Adriatic Sea, according to the 31st Fighter Wing. [Read more...]

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