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Bad bolt installations blamed for F-16 crash in Owens Valley
USAF F-16C block 25 #84-1279 from the 194th FS is flying over a California golf course with a full A/A complement. [USAF photo by Capt. Kirk Hawkins]
Nov 15, 2007 - The US Air Force said bolts which were improperly installed caused the crash of an F-16 last January near Owens Lake in remote eastern California. [Read more...]
USAF refuelers train with Egyptian F-16 pilots
An EAF F-16D prepares to make contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker from March ARB during inflight refueling training. A contingent of reservists from the 336th ARS at March ARB are providing aerial refueling training for Egyptian pilots. [USAF photo by SSgt. Amy Abbott]
Nov 08, 2007 - US Air Force reservists are conducting two weeks of air-refueling missions in Egypt with F-16 pilots from the Egyptian air force. [Read more...]
120th FW commander praises the F-16
Tail detail of USAF F-16C block 30 #86-0321 with markings of the 120th FW. [Photo by <a href="http://www.jakemelampy.net" target="new">Jake Melampy</a>]
Oct 25, 2007 - The Great Falls Tribune recently interviewed a commander with the 120th FW’s Montana's Air National Guard (MANG) who praised the F-16 as having "great manoeuvrability and reliability." [Read more...]
Dutch defense minister proposes F-16 cuts
8 RNlAF F-16AMs are flying in a diamond formation during a flyby at the Leeuwarden AFB airshow on June 17th, 2006. [Photo by Dipstick]
Jul 03, 2007 - The Dutch defense minister announced Monday the government plans to reduce the number of its F-16 fighter jets as part of a package of spending cuts [Read more...]
RoKAF seeks commercial deal for F-16 spare parts
ROKAF F-16C block 32 #86-595 on the runway with a number of sister-ships. Note the special hi-speed HAS on the side of the platform [ROKAF photo]
May 24, 2007 - The Republic of Korea Air Force is considering to purchase spare parts for its 136 KF-16 fighter jets under a commercial contract directly from Lockheed Martin or from other nations. [Read more...]
F-16 crashes in California, pilot safe
USAF F-16C block 25 #84-1279 from the 194th FS is banking over a coast line. [USAF photo by Capt. Kirk Hawkins]
Jan 19, 2007 - A California Air National Guard F-16C crashed today near Owens Lake in remote eastern California, but the pilot safely ejected and was not hurt. [Read more...]
Dominating the skies: 'Viper' reaches 3,000
An 8th FW "Wolf Pack" F-16C (Commander's aircraft) dropping a pair of 2000lb GBU-31 JDAM's. [USAF photo]
Jan 09, 2007 - Some pilots dedicate their entire lives to serving their country in the cockpit and reach certain milestones, including a 1,000 hours of flight, then 2,000 hours of flight; but reaching 3,000 hours is an accomplishment many only dream of. [Read more...]
Greece placing order for weapons and work on F-16
Front view of HAF F-16D block 52 #617 parked on the tarmac with opened canopy and ladders ready. [Photo by Tokunaga]
Dec 22, 2006 - Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $931.3 million contract modification for work on 20 F-16C Block 50 aircraft and 10 F-16D Block 52 aircraft under the Peace Xenia IV program. This contract is additive to a February 2006 contract for $99.7 million. [Read more...]
Indian jets head to head with RSAF F-16s at SINDEX
RSAF F-16C block 52 #97-0120 from the 425th FS is flaring with its nose high for landing at Luke AFB. [Photo by Jason Hyatt]
Nov 08, 2006 - A joint Indo-Singapore air force exercise, codenamed "SINDEX" commenced today at Air Station Kalaikunda in India. This is the third such exercise between the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Indian Air Force. [Read more...]
Pakistan sign deal on sale of new F-16s
Two-ship Pakistani F-16A formation, #84704 and #84705 - note the slightly different color scheme. [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
Oct 02, 2006 - The Pakistani Air Force announced today the signing of an agreement between the Pakistani and U.S. governments for the US to provide 18 new F-16 fighter jets to the country. [Read more...]
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