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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, gets ready to touch down after a demo displaying the F-16C's superior handling and maneuvering capabilities to more than 285,000 aviation enthusiast during the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)
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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs aerial acrobatics for more than 285,000 aviation enthusiasts during the Farnborough International Air Show July 21. Most commonly known as the “Viper,” this compact multi-role fighter has proven itself by dominating in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The F-16C’s exceptional handling and maneuvering capabilities allow the aircraft to pull upwards of 9 G’s. Approximately 70 aircrew and support personnel from bases across Europe and the United States participated in the air show. This premier global aviation event allows exhibitors to showcase the newest aerospace equipment and technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)
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Aviano F-16 reaches 7,000-hour milestone

Airman 1st Class Richard Sprott, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshalls F-16 tail number 2057 down the runway before a routine training mission on May 5, 2009. This particular flight pushed the jet past its 7,000 flying hour-mark, which is a first in the Aviano F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)
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Aviano F-16 reaches 7,000-hour milestone

Airman 1st Class Richard Sprott, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, rests for a moment before marshalling F-16 tail number 2057 down the runway for a routine training mission on May 5, 2009. This particular flight pushed the jet past its 7,000 flying hour-mark, which is a first in the Aviano F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)
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Aviano F-16 reaches 7,000-hour milestone

Capt. Kevin Di Falco, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, goes over a preflight check of F-16 tail number 2057 before taking off on a routine training mission on May 5, 2009. This particular flight pushed the jet past its 7,000 flying hour-mark, which is a first in the Aviano F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)
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Aviano F-16 reaches 7,000-hour milestone

Capt. Kevin Di Falco, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, taxies down the Aviano runway before taking off on a routine training mission May 5, 2009. This particular flight pushed aircraft tail number 2057 past its 7,000 flying hour-mark, which is a first in the Aviano F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lindsey Maurice)
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Nickels over Bulgaria

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during the 2008 Nickel Javelin exercise Nov. 6, 2008. Nickel Javelin is a 26-day bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces which took place at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Approximately 250 Airmen from Aviano Air Base participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Wood)
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RODOPI JAVELIN

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy--An F-16 prepares to taxi toward the end of runway while another F-16 takes off in the background at Graf Ignatevio air force base, Bulgaria. 250 Airman from Aviano join with Bulgarian air force to train together during Exercise RODOPI JAVELIN 2007 at Graf Ignatevio air force base, Bulgaria 5-26 Oct, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
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RODOPI JAVELIN

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy-- an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from Graf Ignatevio air force base, Bulgaria, for a Combat training mission Oct. 17, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
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Thunderbirds celebrate freedom at Aviano

Italians and Americans watch a Thunderbird perform an aerial maneuver. The air show not only had the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration, but also had a few aircraft on display. Wednesday’s Fourth of July Air Show was the first one held here after more than 10 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno)
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Thunderbirds celebrate freedom at Aviano

The Thunderbirds fly alongside the mountains during the Independence Day Air Show here Wednesday. Aviano was part of the Thunderbirds European Goodwill Tour.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno)
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Thunderbirds celebrate freedom at Aviano

The Thunderbirds perform one of many aerial maneuvers for the Aviano crowds. The Thunderbirds air demonstration was a mix of formation flying and solo routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)
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Aviano participates in Paris Air Show

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron was on display from June 18-24 at the Paris Air Show. Nearly 200,000 visitors walked the tarmac at Le Bourget, France. Seven Department of Defense aircraft were on static display during the show including a C-17 Globemaster, C-130J Hercules, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-15E Strike Eagle, HH-60 Pave Hawk and a Predator unmanned aerial vehicle. U.S. military participation in the Paris Air Show demonstrates the U.S. commitment to international security, promotes international cooperation and contributes to U.S. foreign and security policy objective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc Lane)
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Buzzards return home

The 510th Fighter Squadron returned home Saturday after an Aerospace Expeditionary Force 5/6 deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq. During their 120 day deployment, they flew nearly 1,500 sorties, more than 700 air taskings, 80 alert launches and flew more than 6,100 hours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)
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Triple Nickel deploys

Triple Nickel aircraft await to depart for their deployment in support of the Global War on Terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)
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Smokin’

Members of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron test a newly-installed F-16 engine March 1. The white smoke is created by the agent used to preserve the engine while it is in storage. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)
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Buzzards deliver combat airpower

Maj. August Marquardt, 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on an F-16 before a combat mission at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Major Marquardt is deployed to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Holzworth)
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Off we go

31st Fighter Wing flagship
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Final farewell

Senior Airman Craig Burdge, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, waits for Col. Steven Schrader, former 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, to signal prior to marshalling the aircraft. Colonel Schrader flew an F-16 for the final time before his retirement ceremony Aug. 4. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Doza)
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