Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
A close-up of the restored F-16 static display outside 944th Fighter Wing headquarters at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024, highlights the precision of the restoration work. The display is a tribute to the wing’s past and present members and the heritage of the Hellions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
The restored F-16 static display is seen outside the 944th Fighter Wing headquarters at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The aircraft’s fresh two-tone gray paint job and reinforced structure are a testament to the skill and dedication of the restoration team, which spent more than two months and 80 hours on the project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
944th Fighter Wing maintainers stand for a group photo with the newly installed F-16 static display outside wing headquarters at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The nearly quarter-scale F-16 now stands as a symbol of the wing's legacy and a tribute to those who have served, as outlined in the story "Hellion Reborn: Restored F-16 Display Honors 944th FW Legacy Future." (U.S. Air......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
A group of 944th Fighter Wing maintainers pose in front of the newly restored F-16 static display outside wing headquarters at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The team's craftsmanship and attention to detail were central to the restoration, which honors both the past and future of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
A plaque honoring the individuals responsible for restoring the 944th Fighter Wing's F-16 static display is held outside wing headquarters at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The project was a collaborative effort between various teams within the 944th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
944th Maintenance Group Airmen hold the restored F-16 static display as it is mounted outside the 944th Fighter Wing headquarters at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The restoration team, led by Airmen like Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Blomfield, dedicated over 80 hours of work to revitalize the display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
944th Fighter Wing maintainers secure the F-16 static display in place as part of a restoration project at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The nearly two-month-long restoration process involved meticulous work by the 944th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight personnel, which took more than 80 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
944th Fighter Wing personnel lift the F-16 static display onto its platform at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2024. The restoration project pays homage to the wing's history and the contributions of its members of the past and present, with a tail flash honoring the 302nd Fighter Squadron and the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
