F-16 Fighter Jets in Action

F-16 fighters from various air forces, captured during training exercises and critical operational preparations.

F-16 Prepares to Launch

Hellenic Air Force F-16C Block 52.

Turkish Air Force F-16 during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

F-16CM of the South Dakota Air National Guard.

A U.S. Air Force 119th Fighter Squadron F-16C+ Fighting Falcon fighter pilot prepares for take-off during Red Flag 23-2, March 16, 2023, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag 23-2 is an air-to-air training exercise that allows more than 20 units to train in a simulated aerial combat environment.

F-16 Prepares to Launch

United States Air Force F-16 during exercise Cruzex 2018, Brazil.

DF-ST-87-11017. Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Thai Air Force F-16 during Exercise Cope Tiger 2017.

U.S. Air Force F-16CM at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter jet prepares to touch down at Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands.

040816-F-6740T-066. Country: Iraq (IRQ)

F-15 aircraft from the Louisiana Air National Guard are parked on the flightline at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Ala., Sept. 30, 2022. The aircraft were scheduled to do flyovers for an Ole Miss football game and the Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 01 and Oct. 02.

DN-ST-89-11152. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16AM taking off.

040929-M-5607G-002. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Spanish Air Force F-18M Hornet lands on runway.

Turkish Air Force F-16 in flight during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2016.

020612-F-7709A-008. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A right front view of a Marine Fighter-Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) F/A-18D Hornet training aircraft parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030904-F-4350W-008. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A 3/4 right rear view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, lands at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Greek Air Force F-16C Block 52 taxiing.

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Russ Shinn (pilot) 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) South Carolina (SC), waves good-bye from the cockpit of his F-16CJ Fighting Falcons aircraft, as he taxies out at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, for his final mission after 12 successful years of enforcing the no-fly-zone over northern Iraq, in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

040719-F-2902B-016. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon taxies for take-off prior to a training sortie as part of the Red Flag 22-2 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2022. The Aggressors are dedicated to playing the red team adversaries against blue team allies during Red Flag aerial training missions. The Red Flag Exercise was established in 1975 and serves as a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise held multiple times a year by the USAF, alongside joint partner and allied air and ground forces.

Mc Donnell Douglas F, 15 fighter aircraft during an Air Defender 2023 exercise, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Brazilian Air Force F-5EM during exercise Cruzex 2018, Brazil.

Turkish Air Force F-16 during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

New Jersey Air National Guard F-16C taxiing at Graf Ignatievo Air Base.

Turkish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon in action.

Pakistan Air Force F-16C Block 52 taking off.

Left side front view medium shot as a USAF F-16CJ fighter aircraft at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, is uploaded with a full compliment of weapons including the new AGM-154A Joint Stand-off Weapon (JSOW). The 20th Fighter Wing, at Shaw Air Force Base, is the first Air Force F-16 unit to implement the Joint Stand-off Weapon (JSOW), system. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force F-16C at Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic.

An F-16 Flighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighting Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to participate in a week-long Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing multi-capable Airmens skillset, May 8, 2022. Twelve 14th FS F-16s and crew members deployed to Yokota AB to participate in the exercise. Through ACE, the 35th Fighter Wing train alongside the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain a competitive edge over adversaries; and execute their mission - to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific, defend Japan, and deter adversaries through presence, readiness, and ability to project agile combat air power.

Royal Thai Air Force F-16 during Exercise Cope Tiger 2017.

Greek Air Force F-16D Block 52 taxiing.

Aerial team performer arrives for The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 21, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 22 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The performers perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire, whileshowcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess.

April 8, 2011 - Close-up view of an Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS refueling shortly before entering Libyan airspace for a suppression of enemy air defenses mission in support of Operation Unified Protector over the Mediterranean Sea close to Libya.

A U.S. Air Force F-16D touching down, Spangdahlem, Germany.

F-15D Baz from the Israeli Air Force.

U.S. Air Force F-16CM at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea.

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, rolls down the taxiway. The Strike Eagle is a two-seat fighter designed to maintain air superiority during combat. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-07696 or search 000828-F-9032T-002). Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

An air-to-air left side view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft, assigned to the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Country: Unknown

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), takes off for flight from Łask Air Base, Poland, April 27, 2022. 2nd MAW units are deployed to enhance NATO's capabilities in Eastern Europe at the invitation of the host nation.

Czech Air Force JAS 39 Gripen with live AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles.

An F-15 Strike Eagle from the 332d Air Expeditionary Squadron takes off from an undisclosed location, July 6, 2022. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with an array of avionics and electronics systems that give it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

DF-ST-88-03417. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Leeuwarden Netherlands Oct. 4 2021 F-16 preparing for take off Leeuwarden Netherlands Oct. 4 2021 Weapon Instructor Course F-16 preparing for take off Copyright: xZoonar.com/ArjanxvanxdexLogtx 21458207

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 22nd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, awaits takes off from RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing are currently deployed to RAF Lakenheath in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Turkish Air Force F-16 taking off during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

Spanish Navy AV-8B Harrier at Rota Naval Air Station, Spain.

Royal Singapore Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle.

030226-F-3961R-001. Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER 2003 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA)

Lt. Col. Michael Scorsone, 125th Fighter Squadron, 138th Fighter Wing, completes 3,000 hours of F-16 flight time, June 3, 2022, at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla. Scorsone has served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard for 22 years and has over 500 hours of combat time in the F-16. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. C.T. Michael)

Turkish Air Force F-16 during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

DF-ST-87-11705. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An A-6E Intruder aircraft armed with RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles stands on the flight line after returning from the deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Returning aircraft are from Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) and Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Peruvian Air Force Mirage-2000 during exercise Cruzex 2018, Brazil.

Italian Air Force Tornado IDS taxiing.

A Hellenic Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a training flight.

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, arrives for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2024. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair interdiction.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes-off in front of a Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. TLP prepares NATO and allied forces flight leaders to be mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies.

An Israeli Air Force F-16D Barak in flight.

F-16D from the Hellenic Air Force armed with AGM-88 HARM missile.

A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 in flight over Spain.

Members from the 77th Fighter Squadron work to refuel and rearm F-16s during AGILE FLAG 22-2 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, July 25, 2022. Participating units for AGILE FLAG 22-2 travelled from Moody AFB, Shaw AFB, Dyess AFB, Hurlburt AFB, MacDill AFB, Travis AFB, and Robbins AFB to the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, and other regional locations for the duration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

040713-F-3488S-053. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler landing during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Hohn, Germany.

South Dakota Air National Guard F-16C Jet during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Jagel, Germany.

Malaysia, Kuantan, United States Marine aviation ground crew prepare Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet for launch at Kuantan Air Base during international military training exercise

030317-F-5712B-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

An ordnanceman inspects AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Dutch air force prior to a mission in support of Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Villafranca Air Base Country: Italy (ITA)

An F-18C Hornet of the Swiss Air Force taxiing for departure, Wittmund, Germany.

An Israeli Air Force F-15D Baz prepares for landing .

A right rear view of a STrike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) F/A-18D Hornet aircraft parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter jet prepares to touch down at Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands.

030326-F-7709A-009. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An F/A-18 Hornet fighter from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California arrives at Roswell Industrial Airfield. All Naval operations will be staged out of this airport during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16B MLU Falcon from the Royal Danish Air Force taxiing at Grosseto Air Base.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron approaches the runway during exercise Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 17, 2023. Participants in RF-N 23-2 conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive-counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction.

North Arabian Gulf, October 17, 2005 - An F-14D Tomcat of VF-31 Tomcatters (Carrier Air Wing 8) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Croatian MiG-21bis aircraft with a special painted tail.

An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS touching down at Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands.

A right side view of a Navy F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the flight line during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Thai Air Force Jas-39 Gripen.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot, Lt. Col Ben "Scrappy" Couchman and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kellyn Orick both assigned to the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, taxi to the runway for an incentive ride at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, San Diego, California on Aug, 2, 2022 . The 140th Wing is performing aerial maneuver training exercises with the F-18 fighter jets, stationed at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, to enhance their wartime readiness capabilities utilizing the latest combat scenarios.

A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16E Block 60 at Konya Air Base.

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" practice their act in preparation for the Shaw Air & Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 1, 2022. The Thunderbirds are an elite military air demonstration team instilling pride in the hearts of audiences nationwide with their daring air acrobats.

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 124th Fighter Wing perform live fire exercises at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range in northern Michigan, June 8, 2022. The GAGR provides over 147,000 acres of joint tactical air and ground training space for various military and paramilitary forces.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon has its tail defrosted before a mission at dawn from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2014. A heated antifreeze mixture is used to melt frost and ice that forms overnight.

021203-F-1443F-005. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An A-10 Thunderbolt II returns from a mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2022. Its customary for military pilots to fly in groups of two or more aircraft in order to maximize safety and efficiency.

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, sits on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 3, 2022. The 100th ARW supports the Air Forces global reach mission by extending the range of U.S. Air Force aircraft.

A high-speed flypast of an Italian Navy AV-8B Harrier II.

A Polish Air Force F-16 Block 52+ at Albacete Air Base, Spain.

Italian Air Force AMX aircraft parcticipating in Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2019.

Romanian Air Force F-16AM Fighting Falcon on the ramp at BorceaAir Base, Romania.

Low angle view of an airplane taking off, AV-8B Harrier II, US Navy

A U.S. Air Forces in Europe F-15E Strike Eagle on the runway in Andravida, Greece.

Italian Air Force Tornado ECR taking off during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2016.

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