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Yes, you heard a sonic boom Tuesday in the West Valley
They were right. A spokesman for the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base told 12News an F-16 did go supersonic near Verrado during regular training. "Procedures in the airspace are designed ...
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An F-35 pilot describes how he landed safely after losing one of his flight computers in mid-air
However, F-35 and F-16 trainees in the 56th Fighter Wing also receive cutting edge human performance optimization training across physical, mental, and emotional domains. In May 2019, Capt.
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Beginning of the End For the F-16 Fighter?
Luke AFB's 56th Fighter Wing will now shift "exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training," the base announced. "This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and ...
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F-22 and F-35A fighters teamed up for the first time to take on F-16s in Hawaii
are maintained and operated by total-force Airmen, to include reservists from the 944th Fighter Wing and active duty Airmen from the 56th FW. All participating fighter airframes received in-air ...
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180th Fighter Wing to conduct night flying: Here's when you might notice the 'Stingers' in action
SWANTON, Ohio — The 180th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct night flying operations this week, which may be seen or heard in the Toledo area. The 180th's F-16 fighter jets are scheduled for ...