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    Airframe Family: General Dynamics F-16
    Latest Model:F-16C Block 42D Fighting Falcon
    Last Military Serial:88-0542 USAF
    Construction Number:1C-144
    Compressed ID:GD F-16C Block 42D sn 88-0542 USAF...
    Latest Owner or Location:422nd TES, 79th TEG, Nellis AFB, NV

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a F-16C Block 42D.

    31 May 1990

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 88-0542.

    June 1990

    To 36th TFS, 51st TFW, Osan AB, South Korea.
    Markings added: OS

    1 October 1991

    Transferred to 36th FS, 51st FW, Osan AB, South Korea.

    March 1993

    Transferred to 124th FS, 132nd FW, Iowa ANG, Des Moines ANGB, IA.

    April 1995

    Transferred to 57th FW, Nellis AFB, NV.
    Operated with markings: WA

    January 1998

    Transferred to 422nd TES, 79th TEG, Nellis AFB, NV.
    Operated with markings: OT

    12 October 1999


    Photographer: Tim Hunter

    8 August 2000

    Destroyed in a crash.
    Mid-air collision with another F-16C (90-0809) from the same squadron. The pilot, Major David Kossler, was forced to eject. His aircraft impacted the side of Mormon Mountain. While the other aircraft, piloted by Major Brandon Sweat, landed safely with minor damage. It was about 17:00 hours near Morman Mesa, which is 50 miles northeast of Nellis. The aircraft were part of a four ship formation. The aircraft that survived the collision was repaired and first noticed in service by August 2001 at Nellis AFB as a detachment from Eglin AFB. Major David Kossler was not injured, apart from a few scrapes and bruises.
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