The 309th FS is part of the 56th Operations Group based at Luke AFB, AZ. It currently operates the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Established in 1942, the “Wild Ducks” supported the European Theater flying the Spitfire Vs as the squadrons P-39s and P-40s were deemed unsuitable against German aircraft. They later transitioned to the P-51 till the end of WWII.
During the Cold War the 309th flew the P-80A, F-84E and after being reassigned to TAC, they flew the F-4E.
Since the Gulf War, the unit has flown the F-16 and The “Wild Ducks” AC on this sheet represents the 80th Anniversary scheme of the 309th.
AC 90-0778 is an F-16D that was inherited from the 19th TFS at Shaw AFB and is the only F-16 to ever shoot down a MiG-25. “Benji 41” flown by Gen Gary North accomplished this kill on 27 Dec, 1992 and this paint scheme commemorates that MiG kill. This aircraft was assigned to the 310th FS Top Hats. They have recently transitioned to the F-35.
Full stencils for both aircraft are included on this sheet. There are also (2) sets of masks included since the upper and lower wing/horizontal stab markings are identical. Both of these AC schemes were designed by the very talented Ssgt Michael Cichonsky of the 309th with very detailed references provided directly by him.
Recommended Kits:
- Tamiya F-16C
- Kinetic F-16C/D
- Hasegawa F-16C/D
