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First F-16 in Europe, 2nd in USAF inventory to clock 10,000 flight hours

Posted on April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by alert5

A F-16C, #91-0343, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing in Germany has become the first in Europe and second in the U.S. Air Force inventory to clock past 10,000 flight hours.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrive at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 10, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing will train alongside 48th Fighter Wing Airmen and British Allies during a flying training deployment, which is scheduled to last several weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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X-37B heading back to space for mission OTV-6

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by alert5

The X-37B is heading back to space, this OTV-6 mission will be under the U.S. Space Force. The spacecraft will sit on top of a Atlas V in 501 configuration for its trip to space.

By USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Israeli F-4 returns home after 50 years

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by alert5

A Israeli Air Force F-4 #022 that was neglected in the Air Force Museum has been restored to pristine condition by 201 Squadron and shipped back home to Ramon Air Force Base.

Photo: Israeli Air Force
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Improperly installed valves lead to F-16 crash into building

Posted on April 25, 2020 by alert5

The lost of a USAF F-16 on May 16, 2019 has been attributed to the incorrect installation of two Integrated Servo Actuator check valves that lead to total hydraulic failure on the jet.