Belgian General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (FA-95).
Belgian Air Force's General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (FA-95) in action during its last flight.
Friday, 8 September 2023, the very first Belgian F-16 reached its retirement age: 8,000 flight hours.
The FA-95 flew several more rounds of honour during the spotter's day of the Belgian Air Force Days at Kleine-Brogel Air Base. After its last flight, the aircraft will permanently remain on the ground and will serve as a didactic aircraft for student aircraft technicians.
Due to reaching the 8,000 flying hours mark, the aircraft has been given a special colour scheme on its tail.
This photo was taken on Friday 8 September 2023.
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