| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 28 January 2025, and has since been viewed 187 times. |