| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 88-0550 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF88-550 |
| Military Code: | AV |
| Other Marks: | 555 FS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CG Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-152 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 555 FS / 31 FW / USAFE |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AvianoMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIPA IATA: AVB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 30 January 1996 |
| Photo by: | Berry Vissers |
| Photo ID: | 293459 |
| Photo Comment |
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The 'Triple Nickel' flagship at the time is being prepared for another mission over Italy. Unfortunately this aircraft was shot down on 1 May 1999 by a Yugoslav SA-3 surface to air missile. Lieutenant Colonel David L. Goldfein ejected safely and later made it to 4-star General in the USAF. This photo is copyright © Berry Vissers, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 October 2020, and has since been viewed 1917 times. |