Belgian F-16 Demo Team: the Dark Falcon.
The demonstration flight given during airshows starts from the moment the pilot begins the take-off. At take-off, the aircraft uses the afterburner and the smoke pods located at the end of the wings.
For many years, the Belgian Air Force has had an F-16 demonstration team. From 2018 through 2021, they flew a specially painted F-16 that came from Florennes Air Base with pilot Stefan "Vador" Darte.
As of 2022, the F-16 demo team is from Kleine Brogel Air Base.
This photo was taken on August 22, 2021.
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