F16C Fighting Falcon "Post-Depot Ferry Scheme"

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The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then
merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January
1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of
sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and
25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as
the “Viper” and will remain in USAF service until 2025.

Lockheed F-16C 86-0295 c/n 5C-401 was delivered to the 35th TFW in 1988. In January 2008
the aircraft was transferred to the 18th Aggressor Squadron 354th Wing in Alaska. In early 2017
86-0295 underwent an inspection and overhaul at Hill AFB and was given a matte black paint
scheme with yellow markings. This was the base coat for a new forest green splinter scheme the
F-16 would receive when it reached Eielson AFB, Alaska in July but the new green scheme didn’t
occur until late December into January 2018.