| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 86-0262 |
| Military Code: | OH |
| 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-368 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 162 FS / 178 FW / Ohio ANG |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Springfield - Beckley MunicipalMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KSGH IATA: SGH Local: SGH Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 10 December 2009 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 459644 |
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The boss bird marked as 162 FS, referring to the "Sabrers"of the 162nd Fighting Squadron. The squadron transferred to F-16C in 1993 when they retired the A-7 Corsair. Of note... this aircraft, assigned to the squadron in December 1993, became famous in 1993 when it served the 23rd Fighter Squadron (then based at Spangdahlem). 86-0262 was used to shoot down an Iraqi MiG-23 that violated the no-fly zone on 17 January 1993 during the Gulf War. The kill-marking is even these days still visible below the cockpit. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 May 2022, and has since been viewed 545 times. |