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    Airframe Family: General Dynamics F-16
    Latest Model:F-16C Block 42B Fighting Falcon
    Last Military Serial:88-0420 USAF
    Construction Number:1C-22
    Compressed ID:GD F-16C Block 42B sn 88-0420 USAF...
    Latest Owner or Location:422 TES, 53 TEG, Nellis AFB, NV

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a F-16C Block 42B.

    25 August 1989

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 88-0420.

    September 1989

    To 422nd TES, 57th FWW, Nellis AFB, NV.
    Markings added: WA
    Was modified with night formation lights similar to the F-18s in both style and position.

    By February 1992

    Markings Applied: 422 TES

    By March 1996

    Markings Applied: 57 TG

    By February 1998

    Transferred to 422 TES, 53 TEG, Nellis AFB, NV.

    13 October 1999


    Photographer: Tim Hunter

    By July 2015

    Markings Applied: OT, black and green check fin band

    22 July 2015


    Photographer: Robert Nichols
    Notes: on approach to Nellis AFB Nv during Red Flag
    Credits
     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
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     F-16.net
    Scramble of the Dutch Aviation Society
    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
    Individual Contributors
     Robert Nichols
    Max Sabin
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