The first six F-16s arrived in Romania with only nine pilots trained on the type in Portugal. More pilots will be converted to the type locally using a mix of FAR and Forca Aerea Portuguesa instructors.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

A Romanian F-16 pilot after the ferry flight from Monte Real Air Base in Portugal to Borcea-Fetesti.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

All six FAR F-16s ready to depart Monte Real Air Base on September 29, 2016 for Borcea-Fetesti in south-east Romania.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

F-16AM 1608 and F-16BM 1610 in formation with LanceR C6807. The ageing MiG-21F upgraded with Israeli avionics in the late 1990s and early 2000s is set to remain in service until 2020.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974General Dynamics F-16B/D Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1977IAI МиГ-21-2000 LanceR - ИзраильIsrael - 1995

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16B/D Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1977