https://united-states-air-force.org Mon, 04 May 2026 05:25:45 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://united-states-air-force.org/2025/12/nasa-dryden-f-16-xl-program-signed-poster-20x24-edwards-afb-presentation-rare-ex/ https://united-states-air-force.org/2025/12/nasa-dryden-f-16-xl-program-signed-poster-20x24-edwards-afb-presentation-rare-ex/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:38:48 +0000 https://united-states-air-force.org/2025/12/nasa-dryden-f-16-xl-program-signed-poster-20x24-edwards-afb-presentation-rare-ex/







Original NASA Dryden Flight Research Center presentation poster featuring the F-16 XL experimental aircraft during landing tests at Edwards Air Force Base. This piece measures approximately 20 x 24 inches and is mounted on thick, rigid cardboard. The border is covered with multiple handwritten notes, signatures, and well-wishes from NASA personnel associated with the Dryden Flight Research Center, making this a one-of-a-kind internal presentation or retirement piece tied to the F-16 XL program. Acquired directly from the estate of a Dryden engineer, adding strong provenance and historical context. A rare and highly collectible piece of NASA, Edwards AFB, and experimental flight test history. Check my other listings for another presentation different angle Keywords: NASA Dryden poster, F-16 XL program, Edwards AFB NASA, flight test memorabilia, NASA signed poster, aviation history collectible, aerospace wall art, experimental aircraft NASA, Dryden Flight Research Center.

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Built 1/48 F-16C VIPER (Dark Viper). The Dark Viper term comes from the fact that the US AirForce recoated F-16s in the HAVE Glass radar absorbent paint that it also on the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning 2. This particular model represents a bird from the 112th FS, 180th FW of the O-H-I-O air national guard STINGERS. The cockpit was upgraded with a Quinta detail set and intake and afterburner FOD covers were added and painted in the squadrons green color. The canopy isn’t glued and can be posed open or closed. Any questions please ask!

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United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Model. Fly again with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Model in this Lockheed Martin F-16 model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece of art. Length – 18 inches. Officially Licensed by Lockheed Martin. The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger. LOCKHEED MARTIN, F-16 Fighting Falcon, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Squadron Nostalgia LLC. The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron (“Thunderbirds”) is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). [1] The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Created 66 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world. The Thunderbirds Squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially marked aircraft. The squadron’s name is taken from the legendary creature that appears in the mythologies of several indigenous North American cultures. On 1 March 2013, the USAF announced that due to budget cuts, aerial demonstration team performances would cease indefinitely, effective 1 April 2013. [2] On 6 December 2013 the Thunderbirds announced their 2014 schedule and the resumption of their appearances.

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Air Force F-16 Jet (Veteran) Figurine. Package Dimensions: 8.19 x 7.24 x 6.65 inches. Item Weight: 1.67 pounds. Date First Available: November 17, 2020. Official Licensed Product of the U. Handcrafted glass F-16 Fighter Jet mounted on a decorative base. Accented with Real 22kt Gold. Embossed Metal Plaque with U. 7″H x 4.25″W x 4.25D. Item Number: MP2F-416-4V UPC: The perfect gift to honor your U. Air Force Airman or simply show your support for the United States Military. Let your Airman know how much you truly appreciate their sacrifices. Air Force Handcrafted glass F-16 Fighter Jet mounted on a decorative base Accented with Real 22kt Gold Embossed Metal Plaque with U. Air Force Veteran” 7″H x 4.25″W x 4.25″D Quality Guarantee We use the purest, highest-quality materials to create our individually handcrafted glass gifts.

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USAF Air Force Spouse Challenge Coin. Motto: Aim High, We Proudly Serve Together. Type: Brass Challenge Coin. Rim Edge: Hurricane Cut both sides. Size: 1 3/4 inch brass coin. If you realized that Up and Away into the Wild Blue Yonder means you aren’t just married to the Service but a good spouse as well, this coin is for you & your spouse. Distinctive High Relief Hap Arnold. Sonic Boom You Airmen, Misslemen & Heavenly Spouses! We own the mold to this coin as well as maintain Intellectual Property rights to the coin since we designed it. Check out our other Marine Challenge Coins & Patches. We’re not happy until you’re happy! If something is wrong, let us know and we’ll make it right.

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Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon®, 18 Mahogany Scale Model. F-16 Fighting Falcon USAF Model Fly with the USAF in this handcrafted F-16 Fighting Falcon model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love. Length – 17 inches The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976. Air Force, improved versions are being built for export customers. The Fighting Falcon’s key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, an ejection seat reclined 30 degrees from vertical to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system which helps to make it an agile aircraft. The F-16 has an internal M61 Vulcan cannon and 11 locations for mounting weapons and other mission equipment. The F-16’s official name is “Fighting Falcon”, but “Viper” is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica which aired at the time the F-16 entered service. In addition to active duty in the U. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U. Air Force Thunderbirds, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the United States Navy. The F-16 has also been procured to serve in the air forces of 25 other nations. As of 2015, it is the world’s most numerous fixed-wing aircraft in military service. F-16 Fighting Falcon USAF Model. Fly with the USAF in this handcrafted F-16 Fighting Falcon model. Length – 17 inches. The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). The F-16’s official name is “Fighting Falcon”, but “Viper” is commonly uséd by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica which aired at the time the F-16 entered service. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also uséd by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. 156th Tactical Fighter Wing Patch – hook and loop. 156th Tactical Fighter Wing Patch – Plastic Backing/ Sew On. VMM-268 Red Dragons Friday 2021 Patch – With Hook and Loop. VAQ-133 Wizards Skull PVC Glow Patch – With Hook and Loop.

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Vintage Autographed Airforce Thunderbirds Program 1986 F-16 F-4 Crew Pilots. Each pilot of the 1986 Thunderbirds Crew autographed this program. One pilot signed inside next to his individual picture. The remaining pilots all signed next to themselves on the group photo with the F16 in the background. Incredible very rare piece of collectible history. Some creases from folding and small tears. Please see photos for greater detail.

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Vintage Autographed Airforce Thunderbirds Program 1986 F-16 F-4 Crew Pilots. Each pilot of the 1986 Thunderbirds Crew autographed this program. One pilot signed inside next to his individual picture. The remaining pilots all signed next to themselves on the group photo with the F16 in the background. Incredible very rare piece of collectible history. Some creases from folding and small tears. Please see photos for greater detail. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “mstrading17″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Type: programs
• Force: Air Force

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