| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 3027 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16E Desert Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | RE-2 |
| Operator Titles: | United Arab Emirates - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 2 Fighter Group |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AndravidaMap |
| Country: | Greece |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LGAD IATA: PYR Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Iniochos 2017 |
| Photo Date: | 29 March 2017 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 824166 |
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As from 2003, the UAEAF took delivery of 25 dual seat F-16F "Desert Falcons" (serialled 3001 through 2025) and 55 single seat F-16E's (serialled 3026 through 3080). One F-16E, serial 3052, crashed on January 9, 2006 and was replaced by an additional airframe (3081). 3027 shown here carried US FY 00-6002 and as such was the 2nd F-16E delivered. Based at Abu Dhabi/Al Dhafra Air Base (OMAM), it is reported to be assigned to Shaheen / Squadron 3. Rather surprisingly, Israeli and UAE F-16's trained together during "Iniochos 2017", a time both countries did not have diplomatic relations yet. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 July 2025, and has since been viewed 211 times. |