2. F-16 with flaps set for takeoff on an autumn day in Alaska.

3. The AK tail markings indicate 354 th Fighter Wing, Eielson AFB, AK .

4. Your afterburner is showing!

5. The Oct 2008 Air Force Magazine has an article on the huge Alaskan Range Complex .

6. The F-16’s are painted as Aggressor aircraft, 18 th Aggressor Squadron, 35 th Wing

7. These aircraft are painted for ease of recognition during exercises

8. They are aggressors in Code Thunder, Cobra Gold, Northern Edge and Red Flag Alaska.

9. Eielson AFB is now equipped to handle some 1200 aircraft during exercises .

10. Mount McKinley provides a wonderful backdrop .

11. I’m guessing self portrait in the rear seat of the F-16D

12. Hostile terrain from which to walk

13. He is getting paid to do this, with Mount McKinley in the background

14. Beautiful Echelon.

15. Closer to Mount McKinley

16. The KC-135 tanker also bears AK markings.

17. Leader lagging a bit; 2, 3 and 4 perfect

18. The 18 th Aggressor Squadron is scheduled to increase to 24 aircraft .

19. Exercises here may include aircraft from allied air forces.

20. F-16D two place version, for training

21. Control stick in on the right console in the F-16