| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 88-0533 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF88-533 |
| Military Code: | HL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-135 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 FS / 388 FW / ACC |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLSV IATA: LSV Local: LSV Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 833981 |
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How dirty can it be? Check the streaks and surface wear of this bird. It looks like corrosion or rust on the wings, but it most likely is that the outer coating of the fighter shows signs of wear due to prolonged exposure to harsh weather. The combination of intense sunlight, sand, and possibly saltwater vapor in certain deployment areas can accelerate the degradation of surface layers. The CM was first flown in May'90 and delivered to the USAF on 23 May'90. Earmarked for assignment for the then to be activated 24th TASS it still carried the markings of the 4th Fighter Squadron. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 August 2025, and has since been viewed 101 times. |