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    Airframe Family: General Dynamics F-16
    Latest Model:F-16A Block 10A Fighting Falcon
    Last Military Serial:79-0326 USAF
    Construction Number:61-111
    Compressed ID:GD F-16A Block 10A sn 79-0326 USAF...
    Latest Owner or Location:Homestead ARB, Homestead, Florida

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a F-16A Block 10A.

    29 September 1980

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 79-0326.

    October 1980

    To 4485th Test Squadron, USAF Tactical Air Warfare Center, Elgin AFB, FL.
    Markings added: OT

    November 1986

    Transferred to 72nd TFTS, 56th TTW, MacDill AFB, FL.
    Operated with markings: MC

    January 1990

    Transferred to 121st TFS, 113th TFG, Washington DC ANG, Andrews AFB, MD 121st TFS, 113th TFG, Washington DC ANG, Andrews AFB, MD.
    Operated with markings: 121 TFS

    October 1992

    Transferred to 121st FS, 113th FG, Washington DC ANG, Andrews AFB, MD.
    Operated with markings: DC

    May 1994

    To Technical Training Center, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX.
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    September 2007

    Transported by ground.
    Moved from Sheppard AFB, Texas to Homestead AFB, Florida to be restored as a gate guard.

    By September 2007

    To National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
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    Loaned to 482 MXG, Homestead Arb, FL.

    By 15 July 2008

    Placed on display with Homestead ARB, Homestead, FL.
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    By 15 July 2008

    Markings Applied: FM, AFRC, Makos
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    Credits
     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
    Print Sources
     U.S. Military Out of Service 2010 by Andy Marden
    Internet Sources
     F-16.net
    National Museum of the United States Air Force
    Individual Contributors
     Mike Henniger
    Max Sabin
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