Here you can find several pictures of display paint schemes used by Dutch display F-16s during the past years.

This overview is far from complete. In case you have information like (copies of) drawings used to spray the aircraft, detail photos, etcetera, so please contact me, so I might be able to complete or correct this overview.


General-Dynamics F-16A: Display 1980-1983.

During this period 322 squadron (which was one of the first Dutch squadrons operational on the F-16) had adopted the display flying with the F-16.
Usual standard F-16s were flown by flying officer captain Gert "Barney" Booij.
In 1983 J-252 had a nice red tail applied because of the 40th anniversary of squadron 322 and this aircraft was used for display flying.

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J-252, with a red tail applied because of the 40 years anniversary of squadron 322.

 

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A model of a General-Dynamics F-16A, built about 2006.
The kit used is the Italeri kit with decals from Dutch Decal.

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Een model van F-16A J-252 in demonstratiebeschildering 1983, gebouwd door Adri Kleijn.

 

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  • ESCI
    • Kit 9041: F-16A Light Fighter (block 10/15) met decals voor Klu F-16A J-252 40 years 322 squadron KLu
  • Model Decal
    • Set 74: Decals for F-16s of different countries e.g. KLu F16s: J-252 (40 years 322 squadron 1983); J-251; J-214; J-624; J-632; J-653 and J-267.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A: Display 1984-1985

This period display flying with the F-16 was also done from air base Leeuwarden and again with standard F-16s.
Captain Hans Weber was the display pilot.
During the show at the Open Day at air base Leeuwarden for the first time smoke-winders were used.

Information about the smoke-winder used can be found here.

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General-Dynamics F-16A, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 1985 at airbase Leeuwarden.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-868, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1987 at airbase Twenthe.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 15: Display 1986: J-616.

In 1986 F-16A J-616 had a nice blue tail applied because of the 35th anniversary of squadron 311.
Because of the Open Day RNlAF at air base Volkel, the text "Open Dag KLu '86" was added in golden lettering.
Display pilot was major Barney Booy.

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In 1986 F-16A J-616 had a nice blue tail applied because of the 35th anniversary of squadron 311.
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A model of the General-Dynamics F-16A, J-616 with jubilee and display markings, build in 2006.

 

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A model of F-16A J-616 in display colours 1986, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

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  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72006: decals for several aircraft such as F-16A J-616, 35 years sq 311 / display 1986

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 15: Display 1988: 75 Years RNlAF J-864.

During the season 1987 - 1988 air base Volkel hosted the F-16 display team, which was done by squadron 312 with flying officer captain Henry Schevers.
Initially a standard F-16 was used, but early 1988 J-864 received special 75 years RNlAF markings.
Once again smokewinders were used.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-864 in 75 Years RNlAF markings, photographed at the Open Day 75 Years RNlAF at airbase Deelen.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-864 in 75 Years RNlAF markings, photographed at the Open Day 75 Years RNlAF at airbase Deelen.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-864 in 75 Years RNlAF markings, photographed at the Open Day 75 Years RNlAF at airbase Deelen.

 

Below the show in June 1988 at air base Deelen.

 

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Because of the 75th anniversary of the RNlAF F-16A J-864 had a special anniversary scheme applied.

 

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A model of F-16A J-864 in display colours 1988, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

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  • Almark
    • Set S4x: F16A 75 Jaar KLu scheme (J-864/312sq)
  • Model Decal
    • Set 98: Tornado F2/F3, Jaguar (RAF), F16A 312 sq 75 years (RNlAF)

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 15: Display 1989 - 1990: J-060

In 1989 J-060 was chosen for display flying with the F-16 and had this rather simple paint scheme applied. The aircraft was in use by squadron 315 RNlAF.
The display pilot was Lt. Maarten Pladet.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-060 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 1990 at airbase Leeuwarden.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-060 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 1990 at airbase Leeuwarden.

 

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In 1989 J-060 had this display scheme applied.

 

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A model of F-16A J-060 in display colours 1990, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

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  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72013: decals for several aircraft like F-16A J-619, 40 years squadron 311; J-060 display 1990 and F-16B J-259 10 years Dutch F-16, 1989.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 10: Display 1991: J-226 and J-231.

Now both F-16As J-231 and J-226 were sprayed in this nice display scheme.
The aircraft were originating from squadrons 322 and 323, both based on air base Leeuwarden.
Note that both aircraft are in the original configuration, with the smaller horizontal rudders and no parachute housing in the tail.
The display pilot was captain Reindert Zwaart.

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General-Dynamics F-16A Display 1991 at airshow Scheveningen, June 1991.

 

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General-Dynamics F-16A Display 1991 at airshow Scheveningen, June 1991.

 

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Both F-16As J-231 and J-226 were sprayed in this nice display scheme.
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The emblem of air base Leeuwarden with the Frisian dragon, as it was applied on the display aircraft season 1991 and 1992.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 10: Display 1992: J-226 and J-213.

This season both J-213 and J-226 were sprayed in this attractive display scheme. On the tail the emblem of air base Leeuwarden was applied.
The aircraft were from squadrons 322 and 323 and had been upgraded and the enlarged rudders and parachute housing in the tail.
Display pilot was captain Reindert Zwaart.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-213 Display 1992 at airshow 75 years RNlNAS, June 1992 at Naval Air station Valkenburg.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-213 Display 1992 at airshow 75 years RNlNAS, June 1992 at Naval Air station Valkenburg.

 

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This season both J-213 and J-226 were sprayed in this attractive display scheme.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 15: Display 1993: J-193 and J-624.

Squadron 311 from air base adopted the display flying and two F-16s had an attractive paint scheme applied.
The display pilot was captain Gerhard Went.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-624 Display 1993 at Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1993 at airbase Eindhoven.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-624 Display 1993 at Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1993 at airbase Eindhoven.

 

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Two F-16s had this attractive paint scheme applied.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A: Display 1994: J-253 and J-251.

This season 313 squadron from air base Twenthe received the task for display flying with the F-16 and once again two F-16s, J-251 and J-253, were sprayed in a nice colour scheme. 311 squadron was operating from Villafranca, Italy.
Captain Peter 'Fingers' Jansen was the display pilot.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-253, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1994 at airbase Leeuwarden.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-253, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1994 at airbase Leeuwarden.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-253, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1994 at airbase Leeuwarden.

 

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Both J-251 and J-253 had the display scheme applied.

 

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A model of a F-16A in display colour scheme, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

1/72nd Scale

  • Revell
    • Kit 04318: Lockheed F16A Special: decals for KLu display 1994

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 15: Display 1995 - 1996 J-001, J003 en J-508.

During 1995 and 1996 the flying display was done by 306 squadron at Volkel Air Base.
There were two aircraft, J-003 and J-001 equipped with coloured stickers (then a novelty) applied on the vertical tail. However the stickers on the tail caused problems at high speeds, so it was finally decided to provide a sprayed colour scheme on F-16A J-508.

Also performed a flame-out during a training flight, a problem that frequently occurred in the PW-200 engine, with which it was equipped. F-16A J-508 had already the newer PW-220 engine, where the cause of the flame-outs was resolved.

The display pilot was Captain Richard Kamperman.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-003, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1995 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-508, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1995 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-508, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1995 at airbase Volkel.

 

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Initially the J-003 and J-001 had stickers on the vertical tail.
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Later J-508 had a nice (sprayed) display scheme applied.

 


General-Dynamics F-16A Block 15: Display 1997 - 1998: J-364.

In 1997 and 1998 F-16A J-364 was chosen for display flying with the F-16 and had this attractive paint scheme applied.
The aircraft was in use by squadron 322 RNlAF from air base Leeuwarden.
The display pilot was captain Patrick Tuit.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-364 with display markings at Open Day RNlNAS, September 1997 at naval airstation Valkenburg.

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General-Dynamics F-16A J-364 with display markings at Open Day RNlNAS, September 1997 at naval airstation Valkenburg.

 

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I F-16A J-364 had this attractive paint scheme applied.

 


General-Dynamics F-16AM: Display 2001 - 2004; J-016.

During the period 2001 - 2002 F-16A J-016 from 312 squadron, was used for display flying and had this nice black and grey paint scheme applied. Alas the colours used are not known.
The display pilot was captain Richard Buijs.

In 2003, squadron 322 was ordered to take over the task of display flying. The J-016 was handed over and used in the same display colour scheme. F-16AM J-063, with the jubilee paint scheme of squadron 322 as reserve.

See also the article about the F-16 jubilee schemes.
The display pilot was captain Christian van Gestel.

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General-Dynamics F-16AM J-016, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2003 at airbase Twenthe.

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General-Dynamics F-16AM J-016, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2003 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16AM J-016, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2003 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16AM J-016, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2003 at airbase Volkel.

 

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During the period 2001 - 2002 F-16A J-016 from 312 squadron, was used for display flying and had this nice black and grey paint scheme applied.

 

 


General-Dynamics F-16AM: Display 2005 - 2006; J-055.

For the season 2005 and 2006 Volkel AB supplied facilities for the display team. F-16AM J-055 was sprayed in a special colour scheme, called the sonic boom design.
The display pilot during both years was captain Gert-Jan "Goofy" Vooren.IMG 0333

General-Dynamics F-16AM J-055 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2007 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16AM J-055 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2007 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16AM J-055 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2007 at airbase Volkel.

 

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. F-16AM J-055 was sprayed in a special colour scheme, called the sonic boom.

 

 


General-Dynamics F-16AM: Display 2007 - 2008; J-055.

During this years J-055 was also used, with some minor changes, the serial was now orange and later a batch was applied on the tail.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-055, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2008 at airbase Leeuwarden.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-055, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2008 at airbase Leeuwarden.

 

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F-16Am J-055 display 2007 -2008; with some minor modifications of the scheme.

 

1/72nd Scale

  • Syhart Decals
    • Set 72-019: F-16AM Falcon J-055 KLU Solo Display 2005-06

1/48th scale

  • Syhart Decals
    • Set 48-019: F-16AM Falcon J-055 KLU Solo Display 2005-06

 


General-Dynamics F-16AM: J-015 "Orange Lion" Display 2009 - 2013.

In 2009 F-16AM J-015 had a very attractive display scheme applied, the well-known Orange Lion scheme. Captain Ralph "Sheik" Aarts was the display pilot during 2007 until 2009.

From 2010 til 2012 captain Tobias "Hitec" Schutte was the F-16 display pilot.

In 2012 "Hitec" was succeeded by Captain Stefan "Stitch" Hutten.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-015 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2009 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-015 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2010 at airbase Gilze-Rijen.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-015 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2010 at airbase Gilze-Rijen.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-015 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2013 at airbase Volkel.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-015 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2013 at airbase Volkel.

 

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J-015 had a very attractive orange paint scheme applied.

 

Spraying the "Orange Lion"

 

YouTube film with the High show at air base Volkel

 

YouTube- Film because of 30 years Display flying with the F-16 in the Netherlands; recorded in 2009

 

1/72nd scale

  • Revell
    • Kit 03980: F16MLU Fighting Falcon (Solo Display KLu); Orange Lion
    • Kit 04318: Lockheed F16A Special: decals for KLu demo-kist)
  • Syhart Decals
    • Set 72-055: F-16AM J-015 orange Lion Solo display KLU

1/48th Scale

  • Syhart Decals
    • Set 48-055: F-16AM J-015 orange Lion Solo display KLU

 


General-Dynamics F-16AM: J-142 Display 2014.

In 2014 J-142 had a large display badge applied on the vertical tail and also a white 'shadwing"was applied to the serial number.
Later also J-631 had the badge appplied and was used for display.

The display pilot is captain Jeroen "Slick" Dickens.

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General-Dynamics F-16 J-142, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2014 at airbase Gilze-Rijen.

 

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F-16AM J-142 and later J-631 in the rather sober display scheme of 2014.

 

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