Luke’s F-16s traditionally have been painted dark gray on top and light gray on the bottom of the aircraft. A team…
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AirshowsLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
These Two Giant Holes are the result of a Scary Bird Strike Experienced by Thunderbirds Lead Solo during Practice Flight Demonstration in Colombia
by Dario LeoneMaj. Michelle Curran is the Lead Solo Pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 5 jet.…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Photos show Israeli F-16C/D Fighter jets Damaged In heavy rainstorm. IAF admits Mistake in not moving jets to safety during flood at Hatzor Air Base.
by Dario LeoneThe F-16 fighter jets are expected to return to service in less than a week, after costly repairs are made. Eight…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Pilot error behind June 2016 F-16C collision over Georgia
by Dario LeoneThe cause of the mishap was pilot two’s failure to fulfill his primary responsibility to ensure flight path deconfliction and separation…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF MAIN ENGINE CONTROL CAUSED F-16C CRASH AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS LAST APRIL
by Dario LeoneThe pilot safely ejected and did not sustain any injuries, while the F-16C, valued at approximately $22 million, was destroyed According…
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Military Aviation
USAF TO UPGRADE 841 OF ITS F-16C/D FIGHTING FALCON MULTI-ROLE FIGHTERS TO 13,856 AIRFRAME HOURS
by Dario LeonePreviously USAF had authorized the extend of the designed service life of the F-16 Block 42-52 aircraft to 12,000 flight Hours…
