F-16A Fighting Falcon

Name (as shown on packaging): F-16A Fighting Falcon (the "A" is omitted on earlier packaging)

Version #1
Color Scheme: gray
Left Wing: star and stripes (top), USAF (bottom)
Right Wing: USAF (top), star and stripes (bottom)
Nose: 43
Tail: a rearing lion?
Date Stamp: 1988
Variations: There is a variation with a wide blue stripe between the cockpit and the tail.
NOTE: The Falcon was the only jet that was part of both "Collector Series I" and "Collector Series II". A Falcon with a dark gray stripe from the cockpit to the tail is pictured on packaging as available in the "ring squadron" style. A Falcon with the blue stripe and red wings is pictured on packaging as a color changer.

Version #2
Color Scheme: green with brown camouflage spots
Left Wing: star and stripes (top), USAF (bottom)
Right Wing: USAF (top), star and stripes (bottom)
Nose: 43
Tail: a rearing lion?
Date Stamp:
NOTE: I do not own an example of this version. Information based on photos from online auctions.

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