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Oman accepts first of its second order of F-16s
RAFO F-16C block 50 #830 seen air to air on one of its early test flights from NAS Fort Worth. [Lockheed Martin photo by Elizabeth L. Kaszynski]
Apr 03, 2014 - The Sultanate of Oman accepted the first of its second order of F-16 Fighting Falcons in a ceremony on April 3 at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth facility. The fighter aircraft will ferry to Oman later this year. [Read more...]
54th Fighter Group joins Team Holloman
Colonel Rodney Petithomme, 54th FG commander, delivers a speech during the activation ceremony at Holloman AFB on March 11th, 2014. The 54th FG, a tenant unit at Holloman, is a detachment of the 56th FW at Luke AFB and will ultimately operate two F-16 training squadrons. [USAF photo by SrA. Daniel E. Liddicoet]
Mar 11, 2014 - More than 300 members of Team Holloman from in and around the Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountains gathered to witness the future of the 49th Wing as the 54th Fighter Group was officially welcomed to the base in an activation ceremony on March 11. [Read more...]
DSCA notification of possible sale of F-16s to Romania
PoAF F-16AM #15102 from Esq 301 is taking a turn on the runway after landing at Monte Real AB on January 26th, 2012 during the Real Thaw exercise. [<a href="http://www.airfighters.com" target="new">Airfighters.com</a> photo by Helder Afonso]
Nov 08, 2013 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on November 8, 2013 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania of weapons, equipment, and support for 12 F-16 MLU Block 15 for an estimated cost of $457 million. [Read more...]
Brains behind the QF-16 spearhead AF aerial target drone program
USAF QF-16A block 15 #83-1110 Full Scale Aerial Target from the 82nd ATRS takes off on its first unmanned flight at Tyndall AFB on September 19th, 2013. [USAF photo by SSgt. Javier Cruz]
Nov 07, 2013 - Although the Air Force QF-16 flies pilotless in the skies over the Emerald Coast, they are not void of human contact. [Read more...]
Romania buys Portuguese F-16s to replace Lancers
PoAF F-16BM #15120 still in primer is coming in for landing with brakes opened after being converted to MLU standards at Monte Real AB on November 22nd, 2012. [<a href="http://www.airfighters.com" target="new">Airfighters.com</a> photo by Helder Afonso]
Oct 14, 2013 - Romania has completed the purchase of 12 F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcons from Portugal to replace part of its fleet of Russian built MiG-21 Lancer fighter aircraft and thus bring its air force up to NATO standards. [Read more...]
Boeing QF-16 Aerial Target completes 1st pilotless flight
USAF QF-16A block 15 #83-1110 Full Scale Aerial Target from the 82nd ATRS flies over the Gulf of Mexico during its first unmanned flight at Tyndall AFB on September 19th, 2013. [USAF photo by MSgt J. Scott Wilcox]
Sep 23, 2013 - The first unmanned QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target flight occurred September 19, 2013. The aircraft was identified as QF-16A block 15 serial #83-1110. [Read more...]
115th FW train with Polish air force
U.S. and Polish F-16 aircraft wait at the end of the runway for final departure orders before the first mission of Aviation Detachment rotation 13-2 on May 13th, 2013. [USAF photo by TSgt. Kenya Shiloh]
May 16, 2013 - Nearly 100 Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, are deployed to train in a joint theater security cooperation event with the Polish air force. [Read more...]
BAE Systems continues to provide F-16 Support Equipment to Oman
RAFO F-16D block 50 #802 is taxiing to its new home base at Thumrayt. [RAFO photo]
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...]
Possible $117 million weapon systems sale to Oman
RAFO F-16D block 50 #801 is being spotted during its first official flight at Fort Worth. [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo ]
Dec 13, 2012 - U.S. Congress has been notified that there's a possible sale to Oman for a number of F-16 weapon systems, as well as equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $117 million. [Read more...]
Holloman plays host to the 309th FS
Six F-16s from the 309th FS (with #88-0517 leading), stage at the end of the runway at Holloman AFB on December 7th, 2012. [USAF photo by SrA. DeAndre Curtiss]
Dec 12, 2012 - Holloman Air Force Base, is known for its unique airspace which has offered many advantages to testing new capabilities and training for future missions. That same uniqueness is one of the reasons that 18 F-16s from the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, deployed on the 12th for training. [Read more...]
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