31st Fighter Wing deploys six F-16s to Turkey

Posted on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by alert5

Shortly after Turkey opened out Incirlik Air Base to the U.S. military, six F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing left Italy on Aug. 9 for Turkey.

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, accompanied by approximately 300 personnel and cargo deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 9, 2015. This deployment coincides with Turkey's decision to host U.S. aircraft to conduct counter-ISIL operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman/Released) — Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, accompanied by approximately 300 personnel and cargo deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 9, 2015. This deployment coincides with Turkey’s decision to host U.S. aircraft to conduct counter-ISIL operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman/Released)

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