This is F-16C Block 50 with FMS serial 93-1063. It was delivered as part of the Peace Xenia II program. First reported in Greece only in 2000. Anyone earlier sightings?

This FY83 US Navy F/A-18A-16-MC with BuNo Bu162456 was delivered to the US Marine Corps 1987 and switched multiple times between VMFA-115 and VMFA-122. Served also VMFA-251 before it was transferred to the US Navy with VF-45 in October 1994. Directly from operational service, the Hornet - in a blue adversary colour scheme, was sold to Spain and delivered on 27 August 1996. It was assigned to Grupo 21 and then moved to Ala 11, Esc 111. In 2001, the Hornet was flown back to the States, NAD North Island (CA) for an extensive overhaul. Redelivered to Ala 46, Esc 462 on 5 November 2001.

This 5BG dual seat Mirage 2000 was first seen at Bordeaux in August 2004 and was delivered to the Hellenic Air Force in possibly that same year. It arrived here after a Inchionos 2024 mission over the Greece country side.

This FY82 US Navy F/A-18A-12-MC with BuNo Bu161954 was delivered to the US Navy in 1985 and assigned to VFA-25 (NK-407) and from April 1988 to VFA-125 (NJ-563). From late 1991 it served the US Navy reserves with VFA-204 (AF-410). eventually stored at AMARC with inventory code AN1A0055 on 17 October 1996. It was selected by Spain and was moved from the storage depot on 3 December 1998. The Hornet was refurbished at NAD North Isand (CA) from January 1999. It was delivered to Spain on 6 March 2000 and assigned to Ala 12 and then to Ala 46, Esc 462 on 2 October 2001.

F-16C Block 52+, FMS serial 99-1508, from the Peace Xenia III program, that was delivered to Greece in June 2003. The F-16C arrived at its new homebase Souda (Crete) on 17 June 2003. It was assigned to 340 Mira. Later it was assigned to 343 Mira and was upgraded to F-16C Block 72V.

Assigned to 331 M Thiseas. This single seater was delivered in late 2005 to Greece and was assigned to 331 Mira at Tanagra air base. The 5EG is seen here arriving at Andravida after its Iniochos mission.

Assigned to 331 M Thiseas. This single seater was delivered in September 2004 to Greece and was assigned to 331 Mira at Tanagra air base. The 5EG is seen here arriving at Andravida after its Iniochos mission. Check the six Saudi Typhoons on the background, awaiting the afternoon mission.

Tripple five, delivered to the Hellenic Air Force in early 2006, and directly assigned to 331 M at Tanagara air base.

This Lockheed Martin built F-16C (FMS serial 06-0005) was handed over to Greece as part of the Peace Xenia IV program on 19 May 2009. It arrived at its new homebase Araxos on 22 May 2009 and was assigned to 335 Mira. 005 became the first Greek F-16 to be upgraded to Block 72 standard. It was flown over from conversion location Charleroi/Gosselies (SABCA, Belgium) to Fort Worth for inspection and tests on 17 February 2021. And later returned to Greece and assigned to 343 Mira "Asteri" (Star) at Souda air base (Crete). It is seen here with dummy AIM-120 and IRIS-T air to air missiles.

F-16C Block 52 with FMS serial 99-1507. The F016 was delivered to Greece as part of the Peace Xenia III program and arrived at its new homebase Souda (Crete) on 15 June 2003. It was first assigned to 340 Mira and since October 2006 to 337 Mira. It is here seen with 343 Mira while taking off from Andravida during Iniochos 2024.

The Qatar Emiri Air Force selected Lockheed Martin's Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod for its Rafale aircraft. The ATP is clearly visible on the weapon station 9. This Rafale DQ is part of the 1 Squadron 'Al Adiyat', commanded by the Flying Wing 6 and based at Tamim airbase (Qatar). It was delivered to the Qatar Emiri Air Force on 5 June 2019. The QAEF participated with 5 Rafales, including two dual seat aircraft, in the Iniochos 2024 exercise.

This EQ is part of the 1 Squadron 'Al Adiyat', commanded by the Flying Wing 6 and based at Tamim airbase (Qatar). It was delivered to the Qatar Emiri Air Force on 3 December 2019. The QAEF participated with 5 Rafales in the Iniochos 2024 exercise.

FMS 06-0006. Delivered as a Block 52 to Greece as part of the Peace Xenia IV. Most probably delivered to Greece from Fort Worth-LMTAS (TX) in late 2009, early 2010 to 335 Mira. The aircraft received a most modern upgrade in the 2021/2022 time frame and was first reported as a F-16 Block 72 in September 2022.

This EQ is part of the 1 Squadron 'Al Adiyat', commanded by the Flying Wing 6 and based at Tamim airbase (Qatar). It was delivered to the Qatar Emiri Air Force on 3 July 2019. The QAEF participated with 5 Rafales in the Iniochos 2024 exercise.

Assigned to Escadrila 53 Vânătoare at Baza 86, Fetesti (Romania). This is a former F-16A Block 15 (USAF 83-1080). First flown on 17 Jul'84, delivered to the 363rd TFW 'SW' at 'Shaw AFB in Aug'84. Served 306th TFS 'ZF' from Jan'86, then 308th TFS 'HS', then 704th TFS 'TX' from Sep'91. Stored at AMARC on 12 Sep'94, inventory code AAFG0221. Left AMARG on 29 Sep'99. Refurbished at Hill (UT) for Portugal and transferred on 30 Jul'99 under Peace Atlantis II program. Received serial 15135 with Esq 301. Upgraded (MLU) to Block 20 in 2001/2002. Sold to Romania under the Peace Carpathi I on 14 Aug'20

Assigned to Escadrila 53 Vânătoare at Baza 86, Fetesti (Romania). This is a former F-16A Block 15 (USAF 82-0982). First flown on 20 Jan'84, delivered to the 612th TFS 'TJ' n Mar'84. Served 309th TFS 'HS' from Jun'88. Transferred to the AFRes in Oct'91 to 704th TFS 'TX'. Stored at AMARC on 28 Jun'94, inventory code AAFG0175. Left AMARG on 30 Jul'99. Refurbished at Hill (UT) for Portugal and transferred on 30 Jul'99 under Peace Atlantis II program. Received serial 15126 with Esq 301. Upgraded (MLU) to Block 20. To Romania under the Peace Carpathi I on 8 Sep'16.

This EQ is part of the 1 Squadron 'Al Adiyat', commanded by the Flying Wing 6 and based at Tamim airbase (Qatar). It was delivered to the Qatar Emiri Air Force on 5 June 2019. The QAEF participated with 5 Rafales in the Iniochos 2024 exercise. The camouflage pattern of the Qatari Rafales is simply striking.

A Lockheed Martin F-16C Block 50 (FMS serial 93-1050) from the 111 PM (Wing), 347 Mira (squadron) 'Perseus', originating from Nea Anchialos pictured during its take-off from the Andravida for another Iniochos mission. The F-16C was delivered to Greece as part of the Peace Xenia II program, and was first reported in Greece in October 1999. Check the deviating black presentation of the serial. Normally the digits are painted in light grey.

A Lockheed Martin F-16C Block 50 (FMS serial 93-1069) from the 111 PM (Wing), 347 Mira (squadron) 'Perseus', originating from Nea Anchialos blasting away from the Andravida runway for another Iniochos mission. The F-16C was delivered to Greece as part of the Peace Xenia II program, and was first reported in Greece in April 2000.

FMS serial 06-0011. A Hellenic Viper of 335 MV Tigris from Araxos air base, in take-off from Andravida during Iniochos 2024. This Fort Worth-LMTAS built F-16C Block 52+ CF (Conformal Fuel, is an aircraft delivered in the Peace Xenia IV program. The Fighting Falcon was delivered through Lajes/Azores in February 2010. On the back-ground three Romanian F-16s are awaiting pilots for their next mission.