1980 was the last year of the Starfighter interceptors in Dutch service. That summer the first were sold to Turkey.

old configuration: no drag chute housing and full color markings.

After operational service the aircraft was clearly used as a battle damage repair trainer. After closure of Leck the aircraft was scrapped.

The first version of the TCA badge was hardly visible as it was a grey F-16 on a grey background. Therefore later a blue circle was added to enhance visibility of the emblem. On the fin a small white spot and tiny black spot can be seen, being the TCA badge..

When hostilities in the Balkans began the colorful squadron markings were quickly removed. The location of the squadron badge and tail stripe can clearly be seen in this picture.

It was not until the nineties and after some accidents that all Dutch F-16s were fitted with the now so familiar drag chute housing.

Flightline photo, taken from the photobus.

An F-16 from the Royal Netherlands Air Force takes off for a mission during Exercise MAPLE FLAG XL (MF 40). DND photo.

Former KLu J-137

J-270, FMS serial 78-0270 and is a Fokker built (line number L-074) F-16B Block 10C. It was delivered to the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air Force) on 11 Feb'82. Modified to Block 20 Mid-Life Update in the early 2000s. After a long career in the KLu and serving most Dutch F-16 squadrons, the dual was stored at Twenthe for refurbishment. It was then stored at Volkel in anticipation of being transferred to Jordan. It received serial 132 in the Royal Jordanian Air Force and was sold under Peace Falcon IV with construction number M14-12. It was delivered to 1sq on 27 Jul'09.

A fine view from the ATC tower. J-248 carries FMS serial 78-0248 and is a Fokker built (line number L-074) F-16A Block 10A. It was delivered to the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air Force) on 7 Oct'81. The F-16 suffered a serious mishap after it landed on its nose due to severe winds, although the pilot managed to keep the bouncing Falcon on the runway, he decided to eject. The F-16 was repaired and continued service up to Aug'01. It was first stored at Woensdrecht, then preserved at Kamp Zeist from Jun'13. It then became a travel exhibit and is seen all over the Netherlands.