AviaMagazine is proud to present the first picture of the former Dutch F-16s on Chile ground in Chile markings, during the delivery flight. And exclusively we were at Cerro Moreno AFB, Chile to welcome the F-16s at there new home.

Departure: Twenthe AB, Netherlands

The first 6 F-16's left Twenthe AFB for their new homeland Chili on the 4th of September.

First group in the morning:
J-657	F-16BM	blue rudder	NAF 81
J-141	F-16AM	blue rudder	NAF 82
J-885	F-16BM	blue rudder	NAF 83
J-656	F-16BM	blue rudder	NAF 84
Second group afternoon:
J-652	F-16BM	spare; no markings	NAF 85
J-194	F-16AM	blue rudder	NAF 86
J-139	F-16AM	spare; no markings	NAF 87
J-633	F-16AM	blue rudder	NAF 88

Support was KDC-10 flying with callsign "NAF 49"

The spare airframes returned to the Netherlands before arriving at Cerro Moreno AFB, Chile.

Arrival: Cerro Moreno AFB, Chile

The Dutch F-16’s arrived at Cerro Moreno AFB September the 7th. On arrival the Vipers were still wearing there RNLAF markings.

The handover

The official handover took place on the 8th with both Dutch and Chile officials present. The Chile president was also at the ceremony, arriving with a FACH 737. The Vipers now wear the Chile markings.

The next group will depart April 2007