[Arones]

I worked on the NFWS and VF-126 F-16Ns back in the late 80s. The Navy pilots LOVED flying the F-16.

However, they nearly tore the wings off in a a few years. I think they only had them for 6-7 years.

The Navy are now flying a some older A models (maybe with some mods) at Fallon.

[OldGoatCPO]

I was with VFA-127 as a contractor in the mid to late 80s. With the restrictions on the F-14 (to force F-14 jocks to dogfight) the A-4 and especially the F-16N gave the F-14 pilots nightmares. Especially the idea that a low technology A-4 could beat them in ACM.