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Dutch pilots hit 3,000 flying hours in FY09
Dec 16, 2009 - Fiscal year 2009 marked the second year that the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Training Detachment flew 3,000 hours. As a reward for meeting the annual goal pilots were able to enjoy a day off for their hard work. [Read more...]
Six more F-16s delivered to Jordan
Jul 28, 2009 - The Dutch Ministry of Defence, announced that this morning six surplus RNLAF F-16's took off from Leeuwarden airbase, for a new home in Jordan. [Read more...]
US finally agrees to sell 24 new F-16s to Egypt
Jun 29, 2009 - The Obama administration finally agreed to Egypt's longstanding request to purchase 24 new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft. [Read more...]
Chile close to deal for 18 F-16s from The Netherlands
Apr 29, 2009 - Chile's government has reached an agreement to buy 18 second-hand F-16 fighter planes from the Dutch government, Defense Minister Fancisco Vidal said on Tuesday, in a deal valued at $270 million. [Read more...]
Historical article: F-16s join 50th TFW arsenal
Mar 23, 2009 - U.S. Air Forces in Europe announced in late 1978 that the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing would test and then field the new F-16A Fighting Falcon. [Read more...]
Baltic Air Policing handed to RDAF F-16s
Jan 04, 2009 - Royal Danish Air Force F-16s have taken over the Baltic Air-policing mission from the USAF's 493rd FS after a handover ceremony at the Lithuanian Air Force Aviation Base in Siauliai on January 4th. [Read more...]
New unit histories
Jan 03, 2009 - As you might know we've been continuously compiling historic information on F-16 units for the past 2 years. Today we're proud to announce more than 20 new histories. [Read more...]
Undercover reporter gains access to Dutch F-16s
Oct 15, 2008 - The Dutch ministry of defense has tightened security at military bases in the Netherlands following an undercover TV program which exposed shortcomings in security at the bases. [Read more...]
Chile to increase F-16 fleet to 44
Oct 11, 2008 - Chile is interested in purchasing another batch of refurbished F-16s from The Netherlands, according to Defense officials. [Read more...]
First Belgian F-16s to be delivered to Jordan
Sep 05, 2008 - The first four of a total batch of sixteen F-16 fighters are to be delivered to Jordan next Wednesday leaving from Kleine Brogel airbase in the early morning. [Read more...]
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