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
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:29 November 2017
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:833981Submit Correction
View count: 190
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.
Registration / Serial:88-0533
Alternate Serial:AF88-533
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):1C-135
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:29 November 2017
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
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
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:29 November 2017
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:833981Submit Correction
View count: 190
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.
Registration / Serial:88-0533
Alternate Serial:AF88-533
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):1C-135
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:29 November 2017
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact