Multiple F-16s Fighting Falcons from units around the nation descended upon Edwards Air Force Base, California to partake in Falcon Rejoin 50, Jan. 25, 2024, in celebration of the F-16’s first flight. The event was open to Airmen and base employees and featured aerial demonstrations from the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demo Team as well as guest speakers from within the test and operational F-16 community.
Edwards hosts F-16 50th anniversary celebration
![An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron, 412th Test Wing, flies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, during Falcon Rejoin 50, Jan. 25, 2024. Falcon Rejoin 50 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the YF-16 on Jan. 20, 1974. (Photo by: Kyle Brasier)](https://www.aerotechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/f16Edwards-838x400.jpg)