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    Airframe Family: General Dynamics F-16
    Latest Model:F-16A Block 15 ADF Fighting Falcon
    Last Military Serial:81-0791 USAF
    Construction Number:61-472
    Compressed ID:GD F-16A Block 15 ADF sn 81-0791 US...
    Latest Owner or Location:309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC)

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a F-16A Block 15H.

    18 March 1983

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 81-0791.

    From 19 March 1983 to After 1987

    To 4th TFS, 388th TFW, Hill AFB, UT.
    Markings added: HL
    Served as the Wing Commanders jet in 1987.

    Circa 1990

    Converted to a F-16A Block 15 ADF.

    By April 1990

    Transferred to 178th FIS, 119th FIG, North Dakota ANG, Fargo ANGB, ND.
    Operated with markings: Happy Hooligans

    3 April 1990


    Photographer: H. Homuth
    Notes: One of the earliest Viper arrivals to the Happy Hooligans. Note the early tail markings and lettering.

    15 March 1992

    Transferred to 178th FS, 119th FG, North Dakota ANG, Fargo ANGB, ND.
    Operated with markings: Happy Hooligans, ND

    24 August 2004


    Photographer: NDANG
    Notes: Taking off from Fargo IAP, ND

    1 November 2006

    Transferred to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) with inventory number AAFG0514.

    22 July 2008


    Photographer: NDANG
    Notes: Taken at AMARC.
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