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Israeli F-16 shot down, pilots safe
Feb 10, 2018 - Israeli jets today were targeted by the Syrian Army with anti-aircraft missiles. An Israeli F-16I went down in northern Israel amid the fire, but the jet's pilots ejected safely. [Read more...]
Belgian F-16s scramble to intercept Russian bombers over the North Sea
Jan 15, 2018 - Two Belgian F-16s scrambled this morning to intercept two Russian bombers over the North Sea. The Russian Tupolevs flew in the direction of Dutch airspace. [Read more...]
Jordanian F-16 jet crashed in Saudi Arabia, pilot OK
Feb 24, 2017 - It appears that a Jordanian F-16 has crashed in Saudi Arabia. Initial reports state that the pilot, identified as Adnan Nabas, survived after parachuting to safety. [Read more...]
Turkish F-16 crashes in Southeast Turkey - Pilot ok
Dec 12, 2016 - A Turkish fighter jet from the 181 Filo crashed after a training mission today. The F-16 was returning to base and attempting to land at a military base in Diyarbakir when it went down around 19.30h. [Read more...]
Denmark pulls F-16 jets back from anti-ISIS operation
Dec 02, 2016 - In a planned move, Denmark is pulling back its seven F-16 fighter jets from a US-led multinational air campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. [Read more...]
Belgian F-16s leave for the Middle East to participate in Inherent Resolve
Jun 28, 2016 - Six Belgian F-16 fighter jets left Kleine Brogel airbase yesterday heading for Jordan. They will resume operation "Desert Falcon" which was started in October 2014 but interrupted in June 2015 due to budgetary constraints. [Read more...]
Poland ready to send F-16s on mission against Daesh
Jun 16, 2016 - Poland is likely to send four F-16 fighter jets to take part in a reconnaissance mission in the Middle East prior to the NATO summit scheduled to be held in Warsaw on July 8-9, Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said Wednesday. [Read more...]
Netherlands joined US-led coalition air strikes in Syria
Feb 17, 2016 - The Netherlands joined a US-led bombing campaign against Daesch targets in Syria. The Dutch were already participating in the coalition by carrying out air strikes in Iraq with four F-16s specializing in close air support of ground operations by Iraqi forces. [Read more...]
Turkish F-16 shoots down Russian Su-24 near Syrian border
Nov 24, 2015 - Turkish military officials are reporting an F-16 has shot down a Russian aircraft which had violated its airspace sometime around 09:20hrs local time after repeated warnings. Online reports indicate the crew of the stricken jet ejected and were captured by Turkmen troops. [Read more...]
Moroccan F-16 crashes over Yemen
May 11, 2015 - A Moroccan F-16 (#08-8008) taking part in the Saudi Arabian-led coalition fighting in Yemen went missing on Sunday, the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces said in a statement. [Read more...]
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