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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
F-16 Prepares to Launch
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011024-F-0308N-016. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM
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Tornado IDS, German Air Force, ILA, Berlin-Schoenefeld, Germany, Europe
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Serbian Air Force recently upgraded NJ-22 Orao.
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A Ukrainian SU-27 fighter aircraft taxies by an Alabama Air National Guard at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP.
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An air-to-air right side view of a US Navy F-5 Tiger II aircraft. Country: Unknown
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040814-F-9119W-005. Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Tactical Airlift Command A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft in camouflage paint scheme depart from the base following the Long Rifle III competition., The semi-annual air-to-ground gunnery competition tested tactical air crews' abilities to plan and execute long-range missions execute attacks on first-look targets and accurately deliver ordnance. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during The Great Texas Airshow Apr. 22, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Thunderbirds 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. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Forces premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron taxis towards the runway prior to taking off for Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 11, 2022. During RF-N 22-3 the aggressor nation refines threat replication, applies advanced threats and jamming capabilities and increases threat capabilities to maximize training in non-permissive environments.
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Swiss Air Force F 18 Hornet during an exercise in Switzerland Swiss Air Force F/A-18 Hornet in action during a training exercise in Switzerland. Showcasing precision, agility, and advanced aviation technology, highlighting Swiss defense and airpower expertise Copyright: xZoonar.com/ThomasxFuhrmannx 22587966
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A Su-34 strike fighter of the Russian Air Force during Exercise Aviadarts 2019 in Russia.
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A Colombian Air Force KFIR fighter jet taxies on the runway while participating in Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. The U.S. is providing provide eight F-16s and two KC-135s to support this training. South Carolina is Colombias State Partner in the State Partnership Program.
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A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing from Kadena Air Base, Japan, taxis into position on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 26, 2022. The aircraft flew in to participate in the upcoming exercise Cope North 22. By strengthening alliances and partnerships CN22 helps create a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability and ensuring free access to common domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel Fiedler, member of the USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, participates in the 2022 Naval Air Station Oceana (NAS) Airshow on base in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2022. The NAS Oceana Airshow is an open house event featuring civilian and military aerial performances by groups such as the Blue Angels, Leap Frogs, the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and other high-performance aircrafts.
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Airmen from the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, perform Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge on Dec. 13, 2022. The training included Integrated Combat Turns which enables the quick rearming and refueling of a running jet to reduce the aircrews ground time and quickly get them back into the air executing missions and supporting operations.
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Spectators wave to U.S. Navy F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 West Coast Rhino Demonstration Team out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., during Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska July 31, 2022. The Super Hornet is the second major model upgrade since the inception of the F/A-18 aircraft program.
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Romanian Air Force IAR-99 Soim prepares for landing.
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A pair of Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen over Lithuania.
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Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 during Exercise Clear Sky in Ukraine.
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010310-F-3431H-077. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET EAST Base: Lajes Air Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT)
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An F-18C Hornet of the Swiss Air Force landing at Wittmund, Germany, after Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) with German F-4's.
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Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepare to load twoAH-64D Longbow helicopters onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft after unloading two AH-64E ApacheGuardian helicopters, at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Clay Kaserne, Germany, Sept. 1, 2023. The AH-64E ApacheGuardian helicopter upgrade is part of the 12th CAB modernization efforts, ongoing training, and newequipment fielding.12th CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater.
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Five F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron await an end-of- runway inspection during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 24, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Aggressors put the participants through their paces in air, space and cyberspace. Red Flag was established in 1975 to better prepare Airmen for combat missions because during Vietnam the kill radio for U.S. pilots was two to one with many of them being shot down during their first 10 combat missions.
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F-15DJ Eagle of the Japan Air Self Defense Force's Hiko Kyodatai aggressor squadron.
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A Bulgarian Air Force SU-25 jet during Exercise Thracian Star.
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing taxis past Colombian air force IAI Kfirs during an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 02, 2022. Relampago VII is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.
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030430-A-5419Y-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Samarra Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Italian Air Force EF-2000 Typhoon during NATO Baltic Air Policing, Estonia.
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Indian navy officer holding national flag next to sea harrier aircraft Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox