Aircraft Photo of 72-1567 / 01567 | General Dynamics YF-16 Fighting Falcon | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #22037
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:72-1567
Alternate Serial:01567
Other Marks:53
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics YF-16 Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):60-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / General Dynamics
Location
City / Airport:Alconbury (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGWZ   IATA: AYH   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAF Alconbury Open House 1975
 
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 22037
Photo Comment

The very first F-16 during a European sales tour promoted by Neil Armstrong. Official maiden flight 2.2.74 (an earlier fast taxi turned into a short hop) at Edwards; reconfigured for research with twin canards as CCV (Control Configured Vehicle) and since 1992 an exhibit at the Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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