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    Airframe Family: General Dynamics F-16
    Latest Model:F-16A Block 15 ADF Fighting Falcon
    Last Military Serial:81-0706 USAF
    Construction Number:61-387
    Compressed ID:GD F-16A Block 15 ADF sn 81-0706 US...
    Latest Owner or Location:171st FIS, 191st FIG, Michigan ANG, Selfridge ANGB, MI

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a F-16A Block 15D.

    27 August 1982

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 81-0706.

    October 1982

    To 80th TFS, 8th TFW, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea.
    Markings added: WP

    1987

    Participated in Gunsmoke 1987 at Nellis AFB, NV.

    1987


    Photographer: Ken Buchanan Collection
    Notes: Photo taken at Nellis AFB, NV, during Gunsmoke 1987.

    April 1988

    Transferred to 347th TFW, Moody AFB, GA.
    Operated with markings: MY

    From October 1990 to March 1992

    Transferred to 171st FIS, 191st FIG, Michigan ANG, Selfridge ANGB, MI.

    Converted to a F-16A Block 15 ADF.

    3 March 1992

    Written off.
    Collided in mid-air with F-16A (81-0704) near Bad Axe, Michigan killing the pilot of 704, Lieutenant Colonel Roy Allen Keyt. Collision was due to lack of situational awareness during combat air maneuvering.
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