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Behind The Wings

50 Years Of The F-16

Behind the Wings is a video series produced by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum that gives viewers behind-the-scenes access to aircraft, industry leaders and more.

50 Years Of The F-16

Behind The Wings: Video Series Episode 3 | 26m 40s | CC

Few aircraft have had the lasting impact of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. First flown in 1974, the F-16 was designed for agility, speed, and survivability. What began as an experimental idea became a mainstay of air forces around the world. Step inside the F-16 factory to see how it's built, and onto Buckley Space Force Base where the Colorado Air National Guard continues to fly operational missions.

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