RidgeRunner Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi all, I spent time at LN yesterday along with a few other likeminded souls. . The emphasis of the visit was the see the 480thFS "SP" F-16s, nowadays seen in the same light as the F-4s were viewed in my early days - legacy machines. The first stop was the F-16 flight line to see the aircraft being prepared, crews arriving and the first start-ups and departure. Then off to the "last chance" to catch flying operations, either at the last chance or alongside the runway. We were allowed pretty close to the runway edge, easily enough for photography with a 300mm lens. Afterwards I sat at the end of the runway for a while until a very heavy shower soaked me! The weather had been variable all day. And that was it. Attached four images from the day. As you might imagine, there are many to trawl through. Martin 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Nice shots. The last jet's scheme is "interesting"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Yes, it is. Not being regular around the bases any more I wasn't sure what is was all about. I still don't! ;). Any ideas, anyone? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 I'll put my hands up to be less than a modern jet expert so can anyone telling me what the angular pod is under the port wing? I am presuming the port wing outer is holding a data transmitter for ACT? Then the starboard outer has an AIM-9X? Sorry to appear dumb. They didn't have such things on Super Sabres! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Interesting (to me, at least) was the "droppable" ordnance too ... in the background here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 5 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I'll put my hands up to be less than a modern jet expert so can anyone telling me what the angular pod is under the port wing? I am presuming the port wing outer is holding a data transmitter for ACT? Then the starboard outer has an AIM-9X? Sorry to appear dumb. They didn't have such things on Super Sabres! Martin I think it is an HTS pod- High Speed Anti-Radiation Targeting System- the pod detects radars associated with ground to air missiles and is used in conjunction with the HARM missile carried by F-16C's. I have attached a link to photos and description...I had to look it up myself, as I'm not a big authority on modern weenie cookers! As far as I'm concerned, everything after the F-106 is Star Wars stuff! Hope this helps! Mike http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104602/high-speed-anti-radiation-missile-targeting-system/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: As far as I'm concerned, everything after the F-106 is Star Wars stuff! Hope this helps! Pretty much like me? thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Great pics,..... I remember when the F-16 first started flying in SP codes,...... saw them on exercise in Germany in the late 80`s at zero feet and always paired up with an SP Phantom,.... the best low flying that I`ve ever seen from any USAF jets,..... truly outstanding flying, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The pod under the wing is a training simulator known as an ACMI pod. They are used to simulate radar reflections of enemy aircraft. The Aggressor Squadrons in the Air Force and Navy use them. Look up aggressor photo's on google & you will see them quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks for that. I see I made an error. The angular one I meant is under the starboard side..... Yes, I understand the DACT simulator. Thanks a lot. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm pretty sure that its on the starboard intake cheek and is a Sniper targeting pod. http://www.f-16.net/g3/var/resizes/f-16-photos/album37/album05/Sniper_001.JPG?m=1371910633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It's interesting to note that the jets were carrying both AIM-9M and AIM-9X Sidewinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks Ant and Stephen martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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