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January
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2 Jan 1984
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The 419th Tactical Fighter Wing begins conversion to the F-16, becoming the first AFRES F-16 unit.
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12 Jan 1984
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The 419th Tactical Fighter Group is activated at Hill AFB, Utah, becoming the first USAF Reserve F-16 unit.
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March
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14 Mar 1984
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USAF pilot Dean Stickell is the first to reach 1,000 hours on the F-16.
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June
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19 Jun 1984
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Maiden flight of the first F-16C, a Block 25 aircraft.
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July
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6 Jul 1984
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RNlAF accepts first F-16 of follow-on order.
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13 Jul 1984
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First F-16C is delivered to USAF.
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19 Jul 1984
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First production F-16C block 25 (#83-1118) is delivered to the USAF.
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31 Jul 1984
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AFTI/F-16 begins second phase of testing with new avionics and other systems.
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August
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5 Aug 1984
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Denmark orders an additional 12 F-16s.
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September
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28 Sep 1984
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First production F-16D block 25 (#83-1174) is delivered to the USAF.
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November
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5 Nov 1984
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Greece orders 40 F-16s (Peace Xenia I) becoming the 12th customer.
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