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See an F-16 Pilot’s First Combat Flight in Afghanistan

November 26, 2014
Scott Wolff 3 Comments Military Aviation

The 100 FS, the flying component of the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187 FW, flies the Block 30 F-16C+ Fighting Falcon.

From April to November of this year, they deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It was the first time an Air National Guard unit stayed for a full six-month rotation.

Watch as “Lefty” and “Split” go from being two brand-new F-16 pilots to combat veterans under the watchful eye and tutelage of “Hollywood,” “Homie,” “Flash,” and “Sheriff.”

If you’ve ever wondered what a young wingman’s first experience with combat is like, climb aboard with the Red Tails and see for yourself!

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Scott Wolff is an accomplished writer and renowned aviation photojournalist. He has held the position of Managing Editor for a print flying lifestyle magazine, and is the Host and Editor for FighterSweep. Scott's area of expertise is military flight operations, drawing on ten years of experience working extensively with all branches of the armed forces. He holds an FAA pilot certificate, the culmination of a life-long passion for flying airplanes. Scott has received military altitude chamber training, emergency egress training, and has logged time in a variety of civilian and military aircraft. He is also a member of the International Society of Aviation Photographers and Nikon Professional Services.

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