F-16B 90-0952 Ghost 33 22 Jan 07
Part of the Peace Gate III deal with Pakistan, tail 90-0952 was embargoed after the sale due to Pakistan's refusal to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. This tail along with 4 sister F-16B models were then stored on "engine run only" status for several years at AMARC in Arizona. 0952 was brought to Edwards AFB, CA in 2003, and on this particular day, serves as a chase ship during an F-22 test flight. Seems a shame to have an empty back seat like that!
The towns of Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA to the left and South Lake, CA to the right on the shores of Isabella Lake are seen below. Photo taken with permission and reviewed by F-22 CTF Security.
F-16B 90-0952 Ghost 33 22 Jan 07
Part of the Peace Gate III deal with Pakistan, tail 90-0952 was embargoed after the sale due to Pakistan's refusal to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. This tail along with 4 sister F-16B models were then stored on "engine run only" status for several years at AMARC in Arizona. 0952 was brought to Edwards AFB, CA in 2003, and on this particular day, serves as a chase ship during an F-22 test flight. Seems a shame to have an empty back seat like that!
The towns of Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA to the left and South Lake, CA to the right on the shores of Isabella Lake are seen below. Photo taken with permission and reviewed by F-22 CTF Security.