Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
F-16 "Fighting Falcon"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
1. F-16 "Fighting Falcon" Marker
The F-16 "Fighting Falcon entered duty with the Air Force in 1979. Designed as a multi-role fighter, the aircraft has enjoyed tremendous success in both air-to-air and air-to-ground capacities. The first F-16 came to Eielson when the 18th Fighter Squadron converted from A-10's in January 1991.
The aircraft's single engine produces 27,000 pounds of thrust enabling the F-16 to achieve air speeds of 1,500 mph. A 20mm multi-barrel cannon and multiple external stations allow the plane to carry up to six air-to-air missiles, conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions, and electronic countermeasure pods into combat.
The fighter is flown without the aid of mechanical connections using a "fly by wire" control system. The system uses electrical impulses to maneuver flying surfaces rather than mechanical linkages. This combination of technology and software give the F-16 superb maneuverability.
Erected by Eielson Air Force Base.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1991.
Location. 64° 41.43′ N, 147° 5.968′ W. Memorial is in Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is on Central Avenue, on
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region, and in Interior Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Airmen's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); POW-MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); F-4C "Phantom II" (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Park Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Park / Eielson Global Engagement (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Eielson Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lockheed T-33A "Shooting Star" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eielson Air Force Base.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
2. F-16 "Fighting Falcon" Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
3. F-16 "Fighting Falcon" Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
4. F-16 "Fighting Falcon"
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
