Lieutenant Colonel Mike Ely, the former 74th Fighter Squadron commander, makes the signal known worldwide by F-16 pilots as "Makin Snakes" as he taxies his F-16C, tail no. 90-0776, out of its parking space. The F-16 known officially as the Fighting Falcon is commonly referred to by pilots and ground crews as the "Viper." This was one of the last three F-16C "Fighting Falcon" aircraft previously assigned to the 23rd Wing, to depart Pope for their new squadron and station at Cannon AFB, The 74th will remain at Pope and fly the A-10 Thunderbolt II in its new mission. Base: Pope Air Force Bas
Lieutenant Colonel Mike Ely, the former 74th Fighter Squadron commander, makes the signal known worldwide by F-16 pilots as "Makin Snakes" as he taxies his F-16C, tail no. 90-0776, out of its parking space. The F-16 known officially as the Fighting Falcon is commonly referred to by pilots and ground crews as the "Viper." This was one of the last three F-16C "Fighting Falcon" aircraft previously assigned to the 23rd Wing, to depart Pope for their new squadron and station at Cannon AFB, The 74th will remain at Pope and fly the A-10 Thunderbolt II in its new mission. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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