| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 90-0778 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF90-778 |
| Military Code: | LF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16D Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 1D-56 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 310 FS / 56 FW / AETC |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Glendale - Luke AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLUF IATA: LUF Local: LUF Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2022 |
| Photo by: | Frederik Boesing |
| Photo ID: | 565703 |
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56th FW / 310th FS F-16D Fighting Falcon 90-0778/LF. This aircraft wears a heritage colour scheme in honour of its service during the first Gulf War in 1991. This aircraft carried a kill marking from Operation 'Desert Storm' when it was operated by the 363rd TFW / 19th TFS. On the 27th Dec 1992, pilot Capt. Gary "Nordo" North, flying 90-0778 callsign "BENJI 41", shot down an Iraqi AF MiG-25 'Foxbat'. This marked the first MiG kill by a USAF F-16, and it was also the first deadly use of an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. This photo is copyright © Frederik Boesing, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 April 2023, and has since been viewed 935 times. |