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F-16.net @f-16.net · 16/10/2025

Prince Christian of Denmark at the controls of F-16B Block 20 MLU with serial number ET-615, which is already painted in Argentina colors with serial #1004 and codes and flags covered with Danish stickers. More info on this F-16: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... #rdaf #faa #sabca

Prince Christian of Denmark seen in an F-16B Block 20 MLU with serial ET-615 painted in Argentina colors.

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 28/08/2025

A Polish Air Force pilot, Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian, was killed when his F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom International Airshow. Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... Tribute: f-16.net/inmemoriam_t... We're heartbroken by the tragic loss. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 18/08/2025

Poland is set to modernize its #F16 fleet, keeping the jets combat-ready well into the 2030s. The upgrade program will boost avionics, extend service life, and ensure full interoperability with NATO allies. Details 👉 www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

PolAF F-16C block 52 #4047 from 31 BLT is taxiing by the lens right after the base organised an elephant walk on October 31st, 2024. [Photo by Arek Biały]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 26/07/2025

A Royal Thai Air Force F-16 conducted airstrikes this week amid escalating clashes with Cambodian forces along the disputed border. It's the first confirmed combat use of Thai F-16s in recent years. Full story on F-16.net: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... 🏷️ #F16 #Thailand #Cambodia #RTAF

RTAF F-16AM #40319 from 403 sqn is flying a training sortie together with a sistership. [RAAF photo]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 08/07/2025

Today in history: 8 Jul 1987 - Spangdahlem Air Base , Germany, activates with F-16C/D's, joining the F-4G Wild Weasels on defense suppression hunter/killer teams. This NATO air base with the United USAF as a tenant was constructed between 1951 and 1953. 🏷️ #aviationhistory #f16history #spangdahlem

The F-16C flagship of the 52d Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, flies in the skies over northern Germany. Spangdahlem AB consists of two F-16 squadrons, the 22nd and 23rd Fighter Squadrons. It's also home to the 81st Fighter Squadron, which flies the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Blake R. Borsic)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 30/06/2025

Ukraine lost F-16 pilot Lt. Col. Ustymenko while heroically defending Ukraine during a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike. He shot down 7 threats before crashing, unable to eject. A tragic loss of a top pilot. 🇺🇦 News article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... In memoriam: f-16.net/inmemoriam_t...

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 11/06/2025

A South Korean Air Force KF-16D crashed during takeoff at Eielson AFB in Alaska around 16:00 on Tuesday. The jet, participating in a Red Flag exercise, encountered an emergency shortly after becoming airborne, prompting both pilots to eject. Read more: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #rokaf #alaska

RoKAF F-16D block 52 #93-120 from the 20th FW takes off from Eielson AFB on October 3rd, 2014 during Red Flag-Alaska 15-1. [USAF photo by TSgt. Joseph Swafford Jr.]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 02/06/2025

The PACAF F-16 Demo Team conducts its final flight at Misawa AB, on May 30, 2025, after 30 years of enhancing U.S. relations worldwide. Full article: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

Capt. Ethan "Bantam" Smith, PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team commander, salutes his crew chief as he taxis out in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the team’s final flight at Misawa AB, on May 30, 2025. Since 1995, the demo team enhanced U.S. outreach efforts over a span of 30 years with approximately 400 airshows to 24.7 million audience members. [USAF photo by TSgt. Peter Reft]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 02/06/2025

On June 2, 1995 a US F-16 was shot down by a Serb-launched missile while on patrol over Bosnia. The pilot, Capt. Scott O'Grady, ejected safely and landed behind Serb lines. He was rescued 6 days later. Check out the story about Maj. Thomas Hanford though f-16.net/pilots-profi... #AviationHallOfFame

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 27/05/2025

Two Romanian F-16s (n° 80-3677 / n°80-3683) purchased from Norway, landed on Thursday, May 22, at the 71st AB "Gen. Emanoil Ionescu" in Câmpia Turzii. They will be part of the 571st Fighter Squadron within the 57th Air Base "Captain Aviator Constantin Cantacuzino". See: f-16.net/forum/viewto...

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 26/05/2025

The Netherlands is set to complete the transfer of all 24 pledged F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine today, with the final aircraft scheduled for delivery on Monday. Also see the F-16.net forum thread "F-16s for Ukraine": f-16.net/forum/viewto...

RNlAF F-16AM #J-017 is taxiing through the shelter area at Volkel AB on November 28th, 2008. [Photo by Mike Schoenmaker]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 23/05/2025

Romania’s Air Force continues to bolster its capabilities with the arrival of 2 more F-16s from Norway. The aircraft touched down on May 22 at the 71st Air Base “General Emanoil Ionescu” in Câmpia Turzii. Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #far #rnoaf #f16

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 16/05/2025

Just wondering if the single seaters in the background might be new aircraft still missing from our database. Do I spot n°830? Overview of all Royal Morocco Air Force F-16s: www.f-16.net/aircraft-dat...

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 16/05/2025

Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 n° 08-8023 connects with a U.S.A.F. KC-135 Stratotanker during a simulated air-to-air refueling mission in #AfricanLion25. F-16 database: f-16.net/aircraft-dat...

Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 08-8023 connects with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a simulated air-to-air refueling mission in #AfricanLion25. [Photo by USAFE-AFAFRICA]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 16/05/2025

The Ukrainian Air Froce lost contact with one of its F-16 fighter jets during a combat mission, prompting the pilot to eject. While the pilot was safely recovered, the aircraft is lost—marking the 3rd known incident involving Ukraine’s F-16s. More details: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 14/05/2025

The United States has begun transferring retired F-16 Fighting Falcons to Ukraine, not as operational aircraft, but as sources of spare parts to support Ukraine's growing fleet of European-donated F-16s. Full article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #uawar

'Mothballed' F-16s are parked in the 'bone yard' at Davis-Monthan AFB on July 30th, 2010. Maintainers from the 309th AMARG are regenerating F-16s so they can be converted into usable manned or drone targets allowing Airmen to train and test new weapons platforms. [USAF photo by SSgt. Desiree N. Palacios]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 08/05/2025

The Bulgarian Parliament called for an investigation last Wednesday into possible foreign interference following an incident involving a newly delivered F-16 fighter jet. Full article: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

First of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the US arriving in Bulgaria at Graf Ignatievo airbase Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Photo by Bulgarian Government)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 07/05/2025

Newest submission to our pilot callsign database: "Beast". The pilot was flying the Royal Norwegian AF F-16 with tail number... "666": f-16.net/callsigns-B.... Sidenote: most of the crew refused to work on the jet unless the number was covered, so they couldn't see it: f-16.net/aircraft-dat...

RNoAF F-16AM, #666, 'the Bitch', of 334 skv in standard unit markings [Photo by Phodocu]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 06/05/2025

Bulgaria’s Parliament has called for an investigation into possible foreign interference after technical issues arose with a newly delivered F-16 fighter jet from the US, sparking sabotage concerns. Read more: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... 🏷️ #bulgaria #f16 #sabotage

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 03/04/2025

The last F-16 Fighting Falcon set for autonomous aircraft modification landed April 1. The aircraft marked the final F-16 arrival to be part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program, also known as VENOM. See our forum at f-16.net/forum/viewto...

Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model - U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 03/04/2025

The USA officially approved the sale of 20 F-16 block 70/72 to the Philippines as part of a $5.6 billion weapons package. Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #paf #f16 #dsca

An F-16C block 25 from it's neighbour Indonesia seen here taking off with full afterburner from Halim Perdana Kusuma AFB on October 5th, 2019. [Photo by Alex Sidharta]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 03/04/2025

Bulgaria has officially received the first F-16 it bought, marking a major step in modernizing its air force and aligning with NATO standards. The arrival of the jet at Graf Ignatievo AB on 3 April, 2025, signals a new era for Bulgaria’s defense capabilities. Read more: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 01/04/2025

The USAF 77th FS ‘Gamblers' flew countless missions around the world for 107 years, making them one of the most storied flying units still operating. Now they're bringing that knowledge to the Pacific theatre for Cope Tiger 25. #copetiger25 Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

Airmen assigned to the 77th EFS stand in formation for a group photo during Cope Tiger 25, at Korat Royal Air Base, Thailand, on March 7, 2025. The 77th EFS is based out of Shaw AFB, and is participating in the 31st iteration of exercise Cope Tiger, an annual trilateral exercise with the RTAF and RSAF. [USAF photo by SSgt. Sidney Shippy]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 28/03/2025

Ukrainian F-16s flying electronic reconnaissance missions with the AN/ALQ-131 pods. They also have the option of carrying Pylon Integrated Dispensing System and the Electronic Combat Integrated Pylon Systems: PIDS and ECIPS. #ukrainewar

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 26/03/2025

For nearly 45 years, Luke AFB has been synonymous with the F-16 Fighting Falcon, training 1000s of pilots and maintaining a crucial role in the aircraft’s legacy. However, the base has now bid farewell to its last operational F-16. Article: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... 🏷️ #f35 #f16 #lukeafb #usaf

.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, climbs into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to pilot the final U.S. F-16 flight out of Luke Air Force Base, March 24, 2025, delivering it to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB. This flight concludes the divestment of the remaining U.S. F-16s, ending this chapter for the 309th FS as it prepares to transition to the F-35A Lightning II. [USAF photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson]

U.S. Air Force 56th Fighter Wing Airmen watch the final U.S. F-16 taxis to the runway, March 24, 2025, on the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, preparing to fly to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB. [USAF photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 25/03/2025

The Turkish Air Force successfully carried out a test launch of the SOM-J, a next-generation air-launched cruise missile (ALCM), from an F-16. Article: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #tuaf #militaryaviation

A screengrab of a Turkish F-16 (serial blurred out) of the 401st Test Squadron launching a SOM-J missile on 21/03/2025 [Picture source: Turkish MoD]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 24/03/2025

From the "F-16 Hall of Fame": A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM #J-063 MiG-kill marking. This Dutch F-16A shot down a Serbian MiG-29 Fulcrum on March 24th, 1999 over Serbia. Aircraft details: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... #klu #rnlaf #mig29 #f16

RNlAF F-16AM #J-063 Mig-kill marking. This Dutch F-16A shot down a Serbian Mig-29 on March 24th, 1999 over Serbia. [Photo by Ed Groenendijk]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 20/03/2025

A Portuguese F-16 from the 301 "Jaguares" Sqn in a Jaguar paint scheme flying alongside a US B-52H during a Bomber Task Force mission in 2021. The squadron is part of the #NATO Tiger Association, which allows squadrons with tigers or other large cats within their ranks. #aviationphotography #poaf

A Portuguese F-16 Fighting Falcon flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, during a Bomber Task Force mission, June 2, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 19/03/2025

The F-16 is set to gain a powerful new weapon in its arsenal—the AGM-158C LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile). This capability will help to position the F-16 as a more viable platform for maritime strike operations. Article: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

USAF F-16C block 50 #91-0396 from the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin carrying an AGM-158 JASSM-ER [USAF Photo]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 04/03/2025

Belgium won’t send F-16s to Ukraine in 2025 despite a previous pledge. Ukraine requested a pause in deliveries due to pilot shortages. Meanwhile, Belgium retains old F-16s for spare parts as its own fleet transitions to F-35s. More details: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... 🏷️ #ukrainewar #belgium #baf

BAF F-16AM #FA-95 from 10 wing is adorned with a special 8,000 hours tail scheme seen on September 6th, 2023. The aircraft will make it's final flight on September 8th reaching those 8,000 hours. [BAF photo]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 03/03/2025

A Taiwan-owned F-16V Block 72 probably rolling fresh of the paint barn with some new 21st FS 'The Gamblers' tail art. This USAF squadron operates the Taiwan F-16V conducting fighter and maintenance training for the pilots and maintainers of the Republic of China Air Force. ⛓️‍💥 f-16.net/forum/viewto...

RocAF F-16V n° 93-0814 rolling possibly rolling out of the paint barn with some new 21st Fighter Squadron tail art 'Play to Win'. The top of the airframe is painted in a light brown. Photo credit 'Viper Images'.

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 28/02/2025

F-16 n°92-3926 of the 53rd TEG at Eglin AFB recently conducted an operational taxi test integrating a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile system onto an F-16 at Nellis AFB. As modern threats evolve, the ability to quickly integrate new weapons is crucial to maintaining air superiority. #militaryaviation

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group parks after taxing with a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile system equipped at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group taxies with a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile system equipped at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. T(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 27/02/2025

The 309th Fighter Squadron finishes it's final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB today as it officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots from the F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II. Forum post: www.f-16.net/forum/viewto... #lukeafb #f35 #f16

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 27/02/2025

In the late 80s a number of F-16s were painted in the 'European One' lizard camouflage scheme and were tested in the Close Air Support role as a possible replacement of the A-10 Thunderbolt. The proposed A-16 never materialized. More on the A-16: f-16.net/f-16_version... 🏷️ #militaryaviation

A formation of four USAF F-16C Fighting Falcons in a green and brown camouflage scheme, flying in close formation over a rural landscape. The lead aircraft, marked 'WA' on the tail, is F-16C Block 25 #83129, followed by #83144. These aircraft belong to the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base and are painted in a 'European One' camouflage scheme. [USAF photo]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 26/02/2025

Callsign o/t day: "RIOT" - Rolled In On Tower Dutch F-16 pilot who misidentified the target and accidentally strafed the control tower a/t Cornfield range in 2013. Miraculously nobody was injured, despite multiple direct hits to the tower. More callsigns: f-16.net/callsigns.html #rnlaf #vliehors

The control tower of the Cornfield NATO aircraft gunnery range on Vlieland, the Netherlands got accidentally hit by about 17 projectiles during an air-to-ground strafing exercise. To two occupants of the tower got away unharmed. Photo by Dirk Bruin

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dirk_bruin_vlieland/10744310623/

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 25/02/2025

The Argentine Air Force presented its first F-16BM fighter jet at the VI Air Brigade in Tandil. This jet is for ground crew training only. In April 2024 Argentina signed an agreement with Denmark for the acquisition of 24 F-16A/B MLU Block 15s. 🏷️ #faa #argentina #f16 Info f-16.net/forum/viewto...

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 24/02/2025

A U.S. F-16 from the 31st FW takes off from Aviano AB, Italy, Nov 21, 2024. This is the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations in NATO's southern region. f-16.net/units_airfor... 🏷️ #nato #usafe #aviationphotography #militaryaviation

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, November 21, 2024. (Courtesy photo by Rich Cooper)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 21/02/2025

The first confirmed image of a Ukrainian F-16AM Fighting Falcon returning from a strike mission has emerged, highlighting a key moment in Ukraine’s air combat evolution. The pylon setup suggests it carried out a strike with a JDAM-ER, AGM-154 JSOW, or AGM-88 HARM. #ukrainewar

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 19/02/2025

Yesterday the US DoD authorized the potential sale of up to 400 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) to the Romanian Air Force, along with practice bombs and related equipment. The total value of the transaction amounts to $84 million, with #Boeing as the main contractor. #roaf

Six Romanian Air Force F-16s in front of hangars

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 16/02/2025

According to The Wall Street Journal, the August F-16 crash that claimed the life of Oleksiy ‘Moonfish’ Mes might have been prevented if the U.S. had provided a critical tactical system. Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... 🏷️ #ukrainewar #link16

RDAF F-16AM #E-600 from Esk. 730 is climbing out with full afterburner at RNAS Yeovilton on July 18th, 2017. [Aerialvisuals.ca photo by Robert Nichols]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 12/02/2025

USAF F-16D block 50 n° 90-0847 from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron training over the Gulf of Mexico. #gulfofmexico

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe McGill, test pilot, and Capt. Andrew Petry, test engineer, both assigned to the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, train in an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Gulf of Mexico, April 3, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 11/02/2025

Now permanently retired at the National Museum of the USAF in Ohio, this F-16 was FSD (full-scale development) n° 3 and was rebuilt into the first F-16XL after a crash landing at at Edwards AFB in 1980. History of the aircraft: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... 🏷️ #AviationHistory #MilitaryAviation #nasa

FSD no. 3, #50747, in two-tone scheme. [USAF photo]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 06/02/2025

USAF F-16 (n° 90-0707) painted in the camouflage markings and colors of the Russian Su-57 'Felon' stealth multirole fighter, spotted at Red Flag 25-1. Aircraft database: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... 🏷️ #felon #agressor #aviationphotography #militaryaviation #nellis

An F-16 in 64th Agressor Sqn. livery on the runway at Nellis AFB. Photo by USAF

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 05/02/2025

Welcome to the club Bulgaria! Today we have added "Bulgarski Voenno Vazdushni Sili (BVVS)" aka the Bulgarian Air Force to the F-16 users list on F-16.net Page: www.f-16.net/f-16_users.h... 🏷️ #BVVS #BulgarianAirForce

Screenshot of a webpage from the military aviation website F-16.net about the Bulgarian Air Force

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 05/02/2025

USAF Capt. Sydney Shephard, 14th FS F-16 pilot, waits for instructions from a crew chief for run-up procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. Photo by A1C Andre Medina 🏷️ #aviationphotography #photography #militaryaviation

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Shephard, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits for instructions from a crew chief for run-up procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 05/02/2025

On 23 Jan 2025, the first F-16 equipped with the Viper Shield electronic warfare package conducted its initial flight at Edwards AFB in California. The test aircraft was an F-16C Block 70 of the Royal Bahraini Air Force. Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... 🏷️ #militaryaviation #rbaf #l3harris

Bahraini F-16C at Edwards Air Force Base in California. [Photo by Lockheed Martin]

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 04/02/2025

AFRES F-16C block 32, n° 86291, with a colourful tail scheme celebrating 50 years of the "Tuskegee Airmen", a group of primarily African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in WWII. Aircraft: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... 🏷️ #tuskegee #afres #aviationphotography

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 30/01/2025

Bulgaria will receive its first F-16 Block 70 aircraft in a handover ceremony tomorrow in South Carolina (USA), which will be attended by Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... F-16 Aircraft Database: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... 🏷️ #f16 #bulgaria #block70

Bulgaria's first F-16 Block 70 aircraft at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville site in South Carolina (Defence Ministry Photo)

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F-16.net @f-16.net · 30/01/2025

The first F-16 for the Argentine Air Force appears nearly complete. F-16 “n° 25” is the first acquired under the 24-aircraft F-16A/B MLU deal with Denmark and will be used for pilot and crew training. Note the CATM-120B training missiles and TER-9A pylons. Related article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

F-16 #78-0210 with CATM-120B training missiles and TER-9A pylons.

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