PAF F16's in Jordan

[Pk_Thunder]

YouTube - Falcons at Azraq 1.wmv
YouTube - Falcons at Azraq 2.wmv

 

[Canaan]

thank you for the nice pics

 

[Safriz]

why they are in Jordon?

 

[Kompromat]

Returning from Red/Green Flag.

 

[mjnaushad]

Returning from Red/Green Flag.

are these block 52s or old one?

 

[Kompromat]

are these block 52s or old one?

Block 15---

 

[Man of Thoughts]

are these block 52s or old one?

i think these are the old ones

here is the block 52

 

[Taha Samad]

As far as i know all the 6 F-16's sent to Red Flag were F-16B Blk-15 received after 9/11,so they must have serial of the form 9x-6xx.But in this video we also see xx-709(F-16A) and F-16B 84-606. Also F-16's sent to Red Flag were from No.9 sqd but these are from No. 11sqd.


Can anyone explain this, what are these F-16's doing in Jordan?

 

[Taha Samad]

someone on youtube commented:

"They are probably heading to Advance Tactical Leadership Course (ATLF) at Al-DHafra in the UAE."

 

[Myth_buster_1]

As far as i know all the 6 F-16's sent to Red Flag were F-16B Blk-15 received after 9/11,so they must have serial of the form 9x-6xx.But in this video we also see xx-709(F-16A) and F-16B 84-606. Also F-16's sent to Red Flag were from No.9 sqd but these are from No. 11sqd.


Can anyone explain this, what are these F-16's doing in Jordan?

yes indeed. sqd.9 not sqd.11 were send for red/green flag. So this batch must be for some different exercise.

 

[Patriot]

Guys the F16's are there for Falcon Meet, Jordan, 2010.PAF Mirages are also participating in this exercise.
YouTube - PAF Mirages arriving for Falcon Meet, Jordan, 2010

 

[TaimiKhan]

It seems this year PAF is having the Training Year, some major international joint exercises being done, with JF-17 debuting at FIA and in one month flying at Zuhai Air Show, Blk 52s joining the fleet and hopefully the ZDK-03 joining before year end.

Good year for the PAF.

 

[blain2]

Jordan, U.S. exercise commences in Middle East

Posted 10/18/2010 Updated 10/18/2010 Email story Print story



by Tech. Sgt. Chyenne A. Adams
AFCENT Public Affairs

10/18/2010 - JORDAN -- Falcon Air Meet 2010 officially kicked off today at Azraq Royal Jordanian Air Base in the country of Jordan. The two-week exercise brings military members from various countries together to share doctrine and procedures, strengthen relationships, and improve regional security. A friendly competition is also a highlight of the exercise that provides unique training experiences for all involved.

RJAF Brig. Gen. Yousef Al-Hnaity, Azraq Air Base commander, is host to teams from four nations - including his own country of Jordan, and teams from United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and the United States Navy and Air Force.

"The Jordanians are impeccable hosts," said Maj. Gerrod "G-Rod" McLellan, Air Force Central Command exercise lead officer. "They are more than willing to engage with us on all levels. We're building relationships and enhancing interoperability between us and our regional partners in all aspects of flight, ground and maintenance operations, fire, civil engineering, force protection, medical, fuels and weapons storage."

The Jordanians have invited the United States and other partners to this location for several years, but about four years ago the event became a more formal exercise and competition, with more nations participating each year.

According to Major McLellan, the event previously was more of an F-16 based competition, but recently has evolved into a more fully-rounded exercise with a concentration on modern warfare tactics and close air support operations.

"We began planning for this year as soon as last year was complete," said the major. "There's a lot involved in planning something of this magnitude, but the experience is so rewarding that it's worth the work. There are so many people that put their heart and soul into their jobs - ensuring that everything here goes as smoothly as possible. There's just not enough kudos to go around to the forces involved and our magnificent hosts."

Active-duty and Guard troops from more than 13 units across the entire U.S. Air Force have built up a small U.S. military compound on the grounds of the Jordanian air force base to house, feed and enable more than 250 American military troops on the ground.

This contingent includes 65 U.S. Navy counterparts from an aircraft carrier currently docked nearby in the Persian Gulf.

The U.S. Air Force footprint here includes six F-16s, one B-52 and one KC-10; the Navy brings six FA-18s and one E-2. They are joined by F-16 fighter squadrons from the Jordanian Royal Air Force, United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.

The exercise and competition wraps up Nov. 2 with closing ceremonies, but according to the major the awards are not the important part of this exercise.

"The relationships we build are what is important out of all this," he said. "The military men and women from the United States of America are proud to be here - we love teaching and learning alongside our joint partners. We're proud to do what we do - it's how we roll."

 

[SQ8]

are these block 52s or old one?

In case you cant ever figure it out from the little visual differences.. try looking it the reg number on the tail..
The PAF A/B's were delivered starting from 83 to 92.. so their tail reg starts with the year number.. no 92620.. is an aircraft made in 92 and with serial 620..
The Block 52's were delivered in 2010.. so their numbers start with 10.. and then so on.

 

[Super Falcon]

well goood to see both countries airofrces are getting together