[MilCom] Fwd: [MilRadioComms] Nellis AFB gets Thunderbirds display

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Nellis AFB gets Thunderbirds  display
    After 18 months of restoration, an F-16C that  formerly performed with 
the Air Force's Thunderbirds flight demonstration  squadron now sits on 
permanent display outside the Thunderbirds Museum at Nellis  AFB, Nev.
    The retired aircraft, tail number  87-0323, carries the Thunderbirds' 
paint scheme as it appeared for the 1992 show  season - this F-16's first 
season in the squadron. It flew with the unit through  2008.
    Maintainers at Nellis AFB spent  360 man hours preparing the F-16 for 
display, removing some $5 million in  reusable parts, in addition to 
restoration and paint work.
    Since the Thunderbirds are away from  Nellis much of the year, the 
static display will allow visitors to the team's  hanger and museum the 
opportunity to view a Thunderbirds aircraft  year-round.
    The Thunderbirds transitioned from the  F-16A/B in 1991 to the F-16C/D 
for their 1992 season, according to Nellis  AFB officials.  

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