U.S. Deploy F-16s to Turkish Airbase for Counter-ISIL Operations

The United States deployed a detachment of F-16 warplanes at a Turkish base to support operations against the Islamic States. Last week Turkey decided to host the deployment of U.S. aircraft conducting counter-ISIL operations.

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons today arrived at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, along with support equipment and approximately 300 personnel, U.S. European Command announced. The detachment is from the 31^st Fighter Wing based at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

Photo credit: F-16 Fighting Falcons as they arrive at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; 9 August 2015 (U.S. Air Force/AFP)