The Wandering Disciple

Looking up at the business end of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the Viper, sitting on display at Freedom Lakes Park. The F-16 was originally powered by a Pratt & Whitney turbofan engine to give the fighter its thrust and power. Over the years it has received upgrades to the Pratt & Whitney and some receiving GE engines to upgrade the powerplant of the aircraft. This aircraft is on display to pay tribute to the fighting wing at MacDill Air Force Base in nearby Tampa. (Photo: November 23, 2012)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on display at Freedom Lakes Park in Pinellas Park.  The F-16 was in operation for ten years including two stints with the 56th Tactical Training Wing at MacDill Air Force Base.  The aircraft was retired from the Air Force in 1991 and was dedicated to Freedom Lakes Park in 1998.