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Vipers from the 555th FS at Aviano Air Base, Italy

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DSC_0304.jpg by Alessandro Voltolina

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DSC_0725.jpg by Alessandro Voltolina

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DSC_0718.jpg by Alessandro Voltolina

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            31st Operational Group ( 31st OG) reactivated in 1991 in Homestead AFB FL consists of 2 operational F-16CG Blk 40 squadrons. They are the 510th Fighter Squadron  ( Buzzards) and 555th Fighter Squadron. ( Triple Nickel) Currently they are base in northern Italy’s Aviano Airbase. Both squadron uses the tail code “AV” for Aviano. Each F-16 has a tail markings in the squadron colors – Green with the words “Triple Nickel” in white for the 555th FS and Purple with the words “Buzzards” in white for the 510th FS.

Here are the pictures of the standard scheme of AV F-16

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Triple Nickel Tail

BUzzard

Yesterday, thanks to our Photographer Salvatore Roccella we caught the 31st OG new boss bird with a brand new markings. Here are the highlights.

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Pictures by Salvatore Roccella and Dave Chng

Article by Dave Chng

31st Operational Group New markings 31st Operational Group ( 31st OG) reactivated in 1991 in Homestead AFB FL consists of 2 operational F-16CG Blk 40 squadrons.

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Aviano Base Visit

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Aviano Airbase situated in northeastern Italy is one of the important NATO base housing USAF F-16 Squadron. Namely the 510th ( Buzzards) FS and 555th Fighter Squadron FS ( Triple Nickel )

Both Triple Nickel and Buzzards have been heavily involved in world conflicts and NATO air restriction operations like Operation Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, Allied Force, Southern Watch and Northern Watch. Airwingspotter.com have caught 510th FS numerous time in Nellis AFB participating Red flag exercise. They both flew the F-16C Blk 40 and have gone through the CCIP configuration including the following systems: Modular Mission Computer, Color Multifunction Display Set, Common Data Entry Electronics Unit, Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator, Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), Link 16 Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS) and Low Volume Terminal with TACAN. This modification will allow cost savings through a common type certification and stock savings

Here are yesterday’s visit of the hangered 510th and 555th FS vipers and weapons stores

Due to the weather conditions, these are the best shots we could muster.

Article by Dave Chng

Pictures by Salvatore Roccella

  Aviano Airbase visit Aviano Base Visit ( Article Best View in PC or MAC ) Aviano Airbase situated in northeastern Italy is one of the important NATO base housing USAF F-16 Squadron.