*** Posted by Rapier ***

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I remember that RDAF had an belly-landing with F-16 early after it's introduction. The reason why I remembers is that it happened live in front of a tv-crew from the national-regional tv-station.
The fighter suffered very slight damage becaused by the belly mounted tank / canister (?), and i noticed that it was levelled perfect until the last ½ meter, however the control planes were dancing pretty much towards the end of the glide to keep the control of the situation!!
The pilot? I didnt see him at the first becaused of a short focus on the oncoming fireengines, but then I spotted a small figure record-sprinting across the surrounding grassareas - OK he came well out!

Kim]

Hi Kim,

It's interesting you should mention that! I've got this clip (of an F-16 belly landing) that describes what you said to a T. I'll have to take a look at it though to see if it was a RDAF F-16. I remember I taped the clips off of a TV program when the F-16 was being tested and if I remember correctly I think you could be right, that it could be an early model RDAF F-16.

Thanks

Rapier