F-16C Block 50, delivered in 1999

Zero nine blue and a sister aircraft (33 blue) were the highlights of this years Anatolian Eagle exercise. The two Frogfoots are assigned to the Su-25 Eskadrilya, based at Kyurdamir air base, west from the capital Baku (Azerbaijan). 09 blue carried 37 combat mission marks on the left side of the nose, most probably acquired during the Nagorno Karabakh 2020 war.

FMS serial 81-0917, was handed over to Pakistan in February 1985 and upgraded to F-16A MLU some 20 years later. Here it is seen, flying with 11(MR)sq Arrows, starting another Anatolian Eagle mission over Turkey.

Unmarked but this FGR4 was assigned to 3(F)sq during Anatolian Eagle 2022. The Typhoon made its first flight on 9 July 2015 and was delivered to the RAF on 18 February 2016.

Unmarked but this FGR4 was assigned to 3(F)sq during Anatolian Eagle 2022. The Typhoon made its first flight on 30 August 2017 and was delivered to the RAF on 29 March 2018.

Delivered to Turkey on 8 October 1993

F-16C Block 40 with FMS serial 89-0028 was delivered to Turkey on 19 September 1990.

The 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron has a long history dating back to 15 Jan'41 when it was established as the 76th Bombardment Squadron (Medium). It became the 23d Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy) on 3 Mar'43 with B-25s, re-designated as 23d Troop Carrier Squadron on 21 Nov'44 and inactivated on 7 Sep'46. Activated as the 23d Helicopter Squadron on 9 Jul'56 with H-21s and inactivated on 8 Jan'58. On 15 Apr'66 is was activated again as the 23d TASS with O-1s and O-2s as Forward Air Controllers over Vietnam. Again activated and reactivated, eventually equipped with A-10s. Currently as 23rd FTS.

Unmarked but this FGR4 was assigned to 3(F)sq during Anatolian Eagle 2022. The Typhoon made its first flight on 4 August 2010 and was delivered to the RAF on 2 October 2010.

Stored at AMARC with inventory code AC0140 on 16 October 1992 and left the depot in January 2016 and was scrapped by HVF West at Tucson.

Pictured on the ramp of homebase Davis Monthan. The Warthog is missing some parts of the tail, just these which are usually colored for recognition of the squadron. But the fuselage shows the 357th TFTS badge, part of the 355th Tactical Training Wing which is shown with additional marks on the tail. Serial 224 was stored at AMAC on 19 April 1992 with inventory code AC0056. It left the depot on 23 June 1994 and was afterwards scrapped.

Taking off as part of an 11(MR) squadron "Arrows" F-16 four-ship against the backdrop of Konya's mountainous area. Delivered in to Pakistan 1984, with FMS serial 81-0913.

After service, this 270 became an instructional airframe at McChord AFB (WA) from December 1992. From June 1995, it started a career as a preserved aircraft at the gate of McChord.

FMS serial 07-1017 was delivered to Turkey as part of the Peace Onyx IV program. It was first seen with 142 Filo on 1 October 2012, suggesting it was just delivered at that time. The Fighting Falcon with Conformal Fuel Tanks is here taxying out from its parking spot at Konya. The pilot pushed down the nosewheel, making a bow. The aircraft belongs to 181 Filo based at Diyarbakir and the squadron marking reveals the nickname of the squadron: Pars" (Leopard).

This fine A-10A, based at England AFB (LA), was a very welcome visitor to the RIAT 1989. The aircraft was delivered to the USAF in 1984 and direct assigned to the 81st TFW at Bentwaters/Woodbridge (UK). It returned to CONUS in 1989 and was assigned to thes 76th TFS, part of the AFRes and based at England. Great to see the aircraft back on UK soil during the RIAT with another tailcode. Following the 76th, it served the 75th FS at Moody AFB (GA) with tailcode FT from late 1992. It was moved for storage to AMARG on 31 January 2024.

This squadron bird, based at England AFB (LA), was a very welcome visitor to RIAT 1989. The aircraft was moved to AMARC with inventory code AC0039 on 24 March 1992. England AFB was closed in 1992.