| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 87-0318 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF87-318 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 5C-579 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 176 FS / 115 FW / Wisconsin ANG |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Madison - Dane County Regional / Truax FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMSN IATA: MSN Local: MSN / WI94 Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 118027 |
| Photo Comment |
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Wisconsin is known as the Badger state, and Truax Field, home of the 176th Fighter Squadron, is situated very close to the capital of the State, Madison. So the Air National Guard squadron proudly wear a Badger tail design and a red Madison fintip, both to show respect to the State and Capital. In the ready room of the squadron, a taxidermy Badger can be found. And the tradition is that a pilot touches this Badger before every flight. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 January 2019, and has since been viewed 1805 times. |