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Air Education and Training Command

F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 425th Fighter Squadron, prepares to land May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 can withstand up to nine G’s, nine times the force of gravity, with a full load of internal fuel. Luke AFB currently trains alongside six foreign nations and has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots since 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 21st Fighter Squadron, prepares to land May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 can pinpoint targets in all weather conditions and identify low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. Luke AFB currently trains alongside six foreign nations and has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots since 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 21st Fighter Squadron, flies May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 has a top speed of 1,500 mph and thrust power of 27,000 lbs. Luke AFB currently trains alongside six foreign nations and has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots since 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, prepares to land May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles while defending against enemy aircraft. Luke AFB currently trains alongside six foreign nations and has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots since 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, prepares to land during dusk May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 can withstand up to nine G’s, nine times the force of gravity, with a full load of internal fuel which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft. Luke AFB currently trains alongside six foreign nations and has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots since 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk

The sun sets over the White Tank Regional Park May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke was established in Arizona in 1941 and has a total economic impact of $2.4 billion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Photos: F-16 Fighting Falcons at dusk (Luke AFB)

Published June 5, 2020
By Senior Airman Leala Marquez, Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 425th Fighter Squadron, prepares to land May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 can withstand up to nine G’s, nine times the force of gravity, with a full load of internal fuel. Luke AFB currently trains alongside six foreign nations and has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots since 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)