Aircraft Photo of 81-0759 / AF81-759 | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #773045
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:81-0759
Alternate Serial:AF81-759
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):61-440
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:159 FIS
Location
City / Airport:Panama City - Tyndall AFBMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KPAM   IATA: PAM   Local: PAM   Other: -
 
Photo Date:12 September 1987
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 773045
Photo Comment

Deployed from homebase Jacksonville ANGB, this F-16 participated in a live shooting camp at Tyndall. The 159th FIS flew the F-106 for 12 years and like most F-106 FIS', was planned for transition to F-4 or F-15, but the USAF decided that the F-16 was the most ideal a/c for the continental air defense mission. So the unit received the F-16 from Jan'87. On 1 Apr'87, the 159th became the first F-16 unit to sit alert in an Air Defense role as a FIS on a 24/7/365 basis. In Jun'92, the FIS became a Fighter Squadron. 0759 was former TJ, HR before 159th, then Oregon ANG, since Oct'07 pres Medford (OR)

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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