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Israeli F-16 shot down, pilots safe
IDFAF F-16D block 40 #642 from Tayeset 105 is getting airborne fast and furious on August 3rd, 2013. [Photo by <a href="http://www.xnir.com" target="new">Xnir</a>]
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...]
Indonesian Peace Bima Sena II deliveries concluded
TNI-AU F-16C block 25 #TS-1641 from SkU 16 is taxiing by the camera to the runway under some dark clouds. [F-16.net collection]
Jan 18, 2018 - Today the last two F-16C aircraft (#TS-1628 and #TS-1634) of the Peace Bima Sena II order were delivered to Indonesia. [Read more...]
Belgian F-16s scramble to intercept Russian bombers over the North Sea
Two BAF vipers in one shot. The one coming at Florennes, the other one banking away right after take-off during a TLP-session on February 4th, 2004 [<a href="http://www.pegase.foxalpha.com" target="new">Pegase Foxalpha</a> photo by Antoine Grondeau]
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...]
Missile warning and 3D Audio/ANR for Belgian F-16s
Detail of an empty chaff & flare dispenser on RDAF #E-609 at Aalborg AB on April 24th, 2004. This system is called a PIDS (Pylon Integrated Dispenser System). The RDAF used it as first, but other air forces have since adopted this system as it increases the number of chaffs & flares that can be carried on board. The system is normally carried on the middle underwing hardpoint. [Photo by Erik Frikke]
Jan 05, 2018 - The Belgian Air force has ordered Terma’s Pylon Integrated Dispensing System (PIDS+) configuration pylons for its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. [Read more...]
Belgium rejects French lobbying for Rafale Fighters
BAF F-16AM #FA-132 from 1 sqn is taxiing by the camera at Florennes AB in May of 2017 adorned with the 100th anniversary marking of the squadron. [Facebook photo]
Jan 02, 2018 - Belgium has rejected French offer of Rafale fighter jets for the country’s bid to replace aging F-16 fighter jets. Belgium had called for tenders in March to replace its ageing fleet of 34 F-16 fighter aircraft for an estimated $4.2 billion. [Read more...]
Air Force Thunderbirds commander removed
Lt. Col. Jason Heard, USAF commander of the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron [USAF photo]
Nov 29, 2017 - The Air Force has removed the commander of the high-profile Thunderbirds demonstration team due to a loss of confidence in his abilities to lead the touring squadron of F-16 fighter jets, the service announced Wednesday in a statement. [Read more...]
115th FW wraps up deployment to South Korea
USAF F-16s assigned to the Wisconsin ANG’s 115th FW prepare to taxi for their final take-off from Kunsan AB on November 4th, 2017. The 115th FW were deployed for 3 months to the Korean Peninsula in support of U.S. Pacific Command's theater security package helping to maintain and deter against threats to regional security and stability. [USAF photo by Capt. Christopher Mesnard]
Nov 09, 2017 - Approximately 180 Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing, 176th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Wisconsin Air National Guard, also known as the Badgers, completed a 3-month Theater Security Package deployment on November 8. [Read more...]
Alaskan jets fly south for the winter
USAF F-16s assigned to the 18th AGRS at Eielson AFB sit on the Nellis AFB flightline on November 3rd, 2017. The 18th AGRS are currently TDY to Nellis in support of the USAF Weapons School’s F-16 Weapons Instructor Course. [USAF photo by Susan Garcia]
Nov 09, 2017 - The 18th Aggressor Squadron sent approximately 150 personnel and 11 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to support the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, specifically the F-16 weapons instructor course. [Read more...]
Misawa supports Wisconsin ANG deployment in South Korea
SrA. Andrew Chojnacki (left) and TSgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th FS F-110 jet engine mechanics perform a final engine inspection at Misawa AB on October 12th, 2017. The guardsmen deployed to Kunsan AB under the USAF’s Theater Security Package but traveled to Misawa AB to fix engines used by their unit as well as engines belonging to Misawa, Osan and Kunsan Air Bases. [USAF photo by A1C. Sadie]
Oct 31, 2017 - Badgers aren’t normally considered flying animals, but when you give them some tools, an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet engine and a cool facility, they are more than capable to provide fully-functional jet engines that power highly-maneuverable aircraft. [Read more...]
Service before self: Avionics technician saves time, money with F-16 innovations
SrA. Christopher Caruso, a 555th EAMU avionics technician, positions a sniper pod stand near an F-16 at Bagram field on September 9th, 2017. The stand allows maintainers to test the sniper pod without having to mount it to the aircraft. [USAF photo by SSgt. Benjamin Gonsier]
Oct 14, 2017 - The success of the Air Force isn’t determined by those with stars on their shoulders, but by the Airmen on the frontlines, who strive to create innovative new processes to execute the mission more effectively. [Read more...]
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