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WADS dedicates historic aircraft

The F-16 fighter's place in air defense history is assured with this permanent display of aircraft #82-929, which was scrambled over the eastern coast on Sept. 11, 2001. The pilot on that eventful day, Lt. Col. Brad Derrig, attended the dedication ceremony at the Western Air Defense Sector on May 21 and talked about the shock and drama of combat air patrols on that date. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Rubattino)
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WADS dedicates historic aircraft

Joining Sector Commander Col. Paul Gruver, second from left, in unveiling the F-16 plaque were several key players in getting the aircraft ready for display. They are from left Mr. Greg Heidloff of WADS; Senior Master Sgt. John Kennedy from the 194th Operations Group; Master Sgt. Scott McCool of WADS; Master Sgt. James Roark (partially hidden) from Arizona's 162nd Fighter Wing, and Mr. Ken Roberts, representing McChord Air Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Rubattino)
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