Ramstein 1988

With half the finband of both 526 TFS and 512 TFS and shadow typeface *^TFW, this is the wing commanders aircraft. 85-1457 c/n 5C-237 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 26 Nov 1986
stored from the 457th FS Oct 2013 at AMARC

Ramstein Air Base is a United States Air Force base in Rhineland-Palatinate, a state in southwestern Germany. It serves as headquarters for the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and also for NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM).

In 1988 Ramstein was a major hub in the European theater. A lot of materials were shipped via Ramstein, hence the daily visits by C-141’s C-5’s and he based C-130’s. Also daily visits from the C-23 Sherpa’s who distributed all goods throughout Europe

The 86th Tactical Fighter Wing comprised of two squadrons and flew the F-16C/D with the F-101 engine: the so called Big Mouth. The F101 could digest more air and thus provide more thrust.

Keyway Air Transport was a United States airline that operated from Frankfurt International Airport (which at the time was also home to a United States Air Force facility; Rhein-Main Air Base) using a Boeing T-43 Bobcat (a military variant of the Boeing 737-200) and a Boeing 707-355C. Details on its operation are unknown. The 737-200 was operated by Keyway Air Transport from 1986 up until 1992, when it was transferred to defence contractor EG&G, who operated the aircraft in the Janet fleet up until 2009 when it was retired from service
first date: 20 September 1985 – Taken on strength Equivalent to F-18A-17-MC when delivered. With No. 416 and 410 Squadrons in 1980s, exact dates not known. With No. 439 Squadron in Germany in early 1990s. With No. 416 (TF) Squadron at CFB Cold Lake in February 1995. Received ECP avionics update. At CFB Cold Lake, Alberta, with No. 410 Squadron markings, in April 2006. Still at Cold Lake in September 2007.
This aircraft ison short final Ramstein AB. The RS Falcons are block 30’s, so have an F-101 engine with sklightly curved nozzles.
85-1486 c/n 5C-266, delivered 23 Feb 1987 Mar 1987 52 FW ‘SP’ Jan 1988 512 TFS ‘RS until Sep 1992 20 Aug 2010 to AMARC AAFG0699
85-1467 c/n 5C-247 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 30 Dec 1986 Jan 1987 512 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 512 FS ‘RS Mar 1993 706 FS ‘NO’ Oct 1996 457 FS ‘TX’ Oct 2001 457 FS ‘TX’ Deployment: Enduring Freedom Dec 2001457 FS ‘TX’ 16 May 2007457 FS ‘TX’ Deployment: Iraqi Freedom 13 Aug 2007457 FS ‘TX’
85-1440 c/n 5C-220 F-16C Block 30 Delivered 24 Oct 1986 Nov 1986 USAF 512 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 USAF 512 FS ‘RS’ Apr 1992 USAF 175 FS 04 Dec 1993 USAF 175 FS Deployment: Northern Watch 01 Jan 1994 USAF 175 FS Dec 1997 USAF 175 FS Deployment: Southern Watch May 1998 USAF 175 FS Unknown USAF 175 FS Deployment: Northern Watch Unknown USAF 175 FS Mar 2005 USAF 175 FS Sep 2006 USAF 175 FS Deployment: Iraqi Freedom 09 Dec 2006 USAF 175 FS 04 Jun 2010 AMARC AAFG0677
85-1480 c/n 5C-260 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 12 Feb 1987 Mar 1987 512 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 512 FS ‘RS Mar 1994 121 FS ‘DC’ 16 Apr 2010 AMARC AAFG0640
Special markings in shadow typeface indicating the commanders plane 526 TFS/ RS 85-1426 c/n 5C-206 F-16C Block 30 Delivered 25 Sep 1986 Oct 1986 526 TFS ‘RS’ Special characteristics: Unit Markings: 526 TFS 01 Oct 1991 526 FS ‘RS’ Special characteristics: Unit Markings: 526 FS Special characteristics: Unit Markings: 526 AMU Jan 1994 121 FS ‘DC’ Mar 2007 119 FS Stayed in DC markings of the 121st Fighter Squadron. 10 Jun 2009[i/a] ‘DC’ Couldn’t be flown to AMARC. Was placed on a truck and taken by road. 24 Sep 2010[sto]AAFG0695USAF AMARC ‘DC’F-16C Block 30
With half the finband of both 526 TFS and 512 TFS and shadow typeface *^TFW, this is the wing commanders aircraft. 85-1457 c/n 5C-237 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 26 Nov 1986 Dec 1986 512 TFS ‘RS’ Unknown 512 TFS ‘RS’ Special characteristics: Unit Markings: 86 TFW 01 Oct 1991 512 FS ‘RS’ Mar 1994 121 FS ‘DC’ May 1995 113 FS ‘TH’ 24 Apr 2007 119 FS ‘AC’ Aug 2010 457 FS ‘AC’ Jul 2011 457 FS ‘TX’ Special characteristics: Unit Markings: 457th FS Oct 2013 [sto]AMARC
85-1436 c/n 5C-216 F-16C Block 30 Delivered 08 Oct 1986 Nov 1986 512 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 512 FS ‘RS’ Apr 1993 162 FS ‘OH’ Aug 1994 174 FS May 1995 113 FS ‘TH’ 04 Mar 2007 119 FS ‘AC’ 21 Sep 2010 [sto] 1332 AMARC
85-1459 c/n 5C-239 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 29 Nov 1986 Feb 1987 512 TFS ‘RS’ Mar 1992 175 FS Mar 1993 706 FS ‘NO’ Jul 1997 457 FS ‘TX’ 19 Sep 2013 [sto] AMARC
85-1422 c/n 5C-202 F-16C Block 30 Delivered 29 Aug 1986 Oct 1986 526 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 526 FS ‘RS’ Aug 1993 526 FS ‘RS’ Deployment: Northern Watch Dec 1993 526 FS ‘RS’ Jan 1994 121 FS ‘DC’ 16 Apr 2010 [sto] AAFG0639 AMARC
85-1464 c/n 5C-244 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 29 Nov 1986 Unknown 512 TFS ‘RS’ Mar 1987 526 TFS ‘RS’ Special Colorscheme Unit Markings: 86 TFW Tail painted in red and white stipes and squadron badges. 01 Oct 1991 526 FS ‘RS’ Aug 1993 526 FS ‘RS’ Deployment: Northern Watch Dec 1993 526 FS ‘RS’ Mar 1994 121 FS ‘DC’ Deployment: Southern Watch Special characteristics: Special Colorscheme Special tail markings for the units 50th Anniversary (1948 to 1998). Unknown 121 FS ‘DC’ 29 Jun 2010 AAFG0701 AMARC
n service, the C-141 proved to “bulk out” before it “grossed out”, meaning that it often had additional lift capacity that went wasted because the cargo hold was too full. To correct the perceived deficiencies of the original model and utilize the C-141 to the fullest of its capabilities, 270 in-service C-141As (most of the fleet) were stretched, adding needed payload volume. The conversion program took place between 1977 and 1982, with first delivery taking place in December 1979. These modified aircraft were designated C-141B. It was estimated that this stretching program was equivalent to buying 90 new aircraft, in terms of increased capacity. Also added was a boom receptacle for inflight refueling. The fuselage was stretched by adding “plug” sections before and after the wings, lengthening the fuselage a total of 23 feet 4 inches (7.11 m) and allowing the carriage of 103 litters for wounded, 13 standard pallets, 205 troops, 168 paratroopers, or an equivalent increase in other loads.
85-1408 c/n 5C-188 F-16C Block 30 Delivered 31 Jul 1986 Oct 1986 526 TFS ‘RS’ Unknown 526 TFS ‘RS’ Special characteristics:Unit Markings: 86 TFW 01 Oct 1991 526 FS ‘RS’ Jan 1993 706 FS ‘NO’ Aug 1996 188 FS ‘NM’ May 2007 119 FS ‘AC’ Oct 2013 457 FS ‘TX’
Delivered 25 Oct 1986, to AMARG 15 Aug 2013
69-6608 1969 Bell UH-1N Iroquois C/N 31014. 58th MAS VIP Huey based at Ramstein
85-1448 c/n 5C-228 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 11 Nov 1986 Dec 1986 526 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 526 FS ‘RS’ Feb 1992 175 FS 04 Dec 1993 175 FS Deployment: Northern Watch 12 Jun 2008 175 FS Deployment: Iraqi Freedom 21 Sep 2008 175 FS return CONUS Jan 2010 175 FS Deployment: Iraqi Freedom Apr 2010 175 FS return CONUS 06 Oct 2010 to 1319AMARC
85-1446 c/n 5C-226 Delivered 31 Oct 1986 Nov 1986 526 TFS ‘RS’ Aug 1992 175 FS Sep 2006 175 FS Deployment: Iraqi Freedom 20 May 2010 [sto]AAFG0671 AMARC
79-0047 c/n 0588/C116. To AMARC Sep 22, 2009
79-0058 c/n 0603/C127. (1 FS, 325th FW) w/o 5/5/94 when pilot suffered g-induced loss of consciousness. Pilot ejected but suffered serious injuries.
Aircraft: : 85-1460 C/N 5C-240 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 20 Dec 1986 Feb 1987 526 TFS ‘RS’ 01 Oct 1991 526 FS ‘RS’ Apr 1992 149 FS ‘VA’ Aug 1993 175 FS Jul 1996 188 FS ‘NM’ Jun 2006 120 FS ‘CO’ May 2007 416 FLTS ‘ED’
85-1398/RS This was the first aircraft with the ‘configured’ or ‘common’ engine bay. It could accept either the Pratt & Whitney or the General Electric engine.
80-3593 c/n6J-18 PlantSABCA Local C/N B-130 Active 26 Apr 1983 as block 15F, MLU before 2001
85-1451/RS. This was the aircraft which crashed 08 Sep 1992 due to the pilots flight suit inflating causing the side stick to jam. The pilot was releiving himself and undid his lap belt. Unknowingly, the belt was wrapped around the stick and when he finally raised his seat up the aircraft went into an unwanted roll which could not be recovered. The pilot managed to eject safely. He unstrapped himself at 33,000 ft and initiated the ejection at 1,100 ft agl. The pilot was unbelted on ejection. This mishap occurred in the skies over Incirlik, Turkey while TDY.
c/n 5C-135,F-16C Block 25E of 496 TFS. 50TFW. the 50th comprised of three squadrons based in Hahn.
c/n 5C-190, F-16C Block 30. Delivered 31 Jul 1986 USAF Oct 1986 526 TFS ‘RS’ Mar 1992 175 FS Aug 1993 58 FW ‘LF’ Oct 1993 706 FS ‘NO’ Sep 1996 Odgen Air Logistic Center, Hill AFB, Utah. Apr 1997 457 FS ‘TX’ Mar 2003 457 FS ‘TX Special characteristics:Unit Markings: 10 AF Feb 2006 457 FS ‘TX’ 16 May 2007 457 FS ‘TX’ Deployment: Iraqi Freedom 14 Aug 2007 457 FS ‘TX’
The C-21’s of 86 TAW are used for transportation of VIP’s trhough the theater. 84-0083 (c/n 35A-529)
Gulfstream C-20A Commercial Gulfstream III purchased by USAF for use as Presidential executive transport support. 83-0500 (c/n 382) was previously N305GA to US Navy May 10, 2004 to replace VP-3A 150496. USN serial is 830500
85-1470 / RS c/n 5C-250 F-16C Block 30A Delivered 12 Jan 1987 Feb 1987 512 TFS ‘RS’ Special characteristics:Unit Markings: 512 TFS Special characteristics:Unit Markings: 512 AMU 01 Oct 1991 512 FS ‘RS’ Apr 1992 175 FS 18 Jul 2013 to AMARC ‘AC’
C-23A Sherpas were used for daily transportation of goods troughout Europe. It prooved a cost effective way of distribution: hub and spoke.

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