alaskan f-16s
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Alaskan F-16’sAlaskan F-16’s
• These twenty photos were sent by Wade Ramsey on 10 November 2008.
• There was little information accompanying the photos. I have added captions which may be of interest.
• Donald A. Brewer 11 November 2008
Montgomery, AL
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F-16 with flaps set for takeoff on an autumn day in Alaska.F-16 with flaps set for takeoff on an autumn day in Alaska.
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The AK tail markings indicate 354The AK tail markings indicate 354thth Fighter Wing, Eielson AFB, AK Fighter Wing, Eielson AFB, AK.
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Your afterburner is showing!Your afterburner is showing!
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The Oct 2008 Air Force Magazine has an article on the huge Alaskan Range ComplexThe Oct 2008 Air Force Magazine has an article on the huge Alaskan Range Complex ..
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The F-16’s are painted as Aggressor aircraft, 18The F-16’s are painted as Aggressor aircraft, 18 thth Aggressor Squadron, 35 Aggressor Squadron, 35thth Wing Wing
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These aircraft are painted for ease of recognition during exercisesThese aircraft are painted for ease of recognition during exercises
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They are aggressors in Code Thunder, Cobra Gold, Northern Edge and Red Flag Alaska.They are aggressors in Code Thunder, Cobra Gold, Northern Edge and Red Flag Alaska.
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Eielson AFB is now equipped to handle some 1200 aircraft during exercisesEielson AFB is now equipped to handle some 1200 aircraft during exercises.
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Mount McKinley provides a wonderful backdrop.
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I’m guessing self portrait in the rear seat of the F-16DI’m guessing self portrait in the rear seat of the F-16D
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Hostile terrain from which to walkHostile terrain from which to walk
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He is getting paid to do this, with Mount McKinley in the backgroundHe is getting paid to do this, with Mount McKinley in the background
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Beautiful Echelon.Beautiful Echelon.
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Closer to Mount McKinleyCloser to Mount McKinley
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The KC-135 tanker also bears AK markings.The KC-135 tanker also bears AK markings.
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Leader lagging a bit; 2, 3 and 4 perfectLeader lagging a bit; 2, 3 and 4 perfect
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The 18The 18thth Aggressor Squadron is scheduled to increase to 24 aircraft Aggressor Squadron is scheduled to increase to 24 aircraft.
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Exercises here may include aircraft from allied air forces.Exercises here may include aircraft from allied air forces.
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F-16D two place version, for trainingF-16D two place version, for training
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Control stick in on the right console in the F-16Control stick in on the right console in the F-16
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