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    Airframe Family: General Dynamics F-16
    Latest Model:F-16A Block 5 Fighting Falcon
    Last Military Serial:78-0066 USAF
    Construction Number:61-62
    Compressed ID:GD F-16A Block 5 sn 78-0066 USAF cn...
    Latest Owner or Location:Reflections of Freedom Airpark, McConnell AFB, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a F-16A Block 5.

    28 March 1980

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 78-0066.

    1 April 1980

    To 16th TFTS, 388th TFW, Hill AFB, UT.
    Markings added: HL

    December 1982

    Transferred to 4th TFS, 388th TFW, Hill AFB, UT.
    Operated with markings: HL

    April 1984

    Transferred to 466th TFS, 419th TFW, Hill AFB, UT.
    Operated with markings: HI

    After 1985

    Markings Applied: Gunsmoke 85 World Champions

    1 February 1992

    Transferred to 466th FS, 419th FW, Hill AFB, UT.
    Operated with markings: HI

    April 1994

    Withdrawn from use.

    April 1994

    To Hill AFB, UT.
    Instructional Airframe but not converted to GF-16A.

    October 1997

    To Tinker AFB, OK.

    By July 2001

    To National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
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    July 2001

    To Reflections of Freedom Airpark, McConnell AFB, McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS.
    Markings added: Dustys Rocket
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