They were right. A spokesman for the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base told 12News an F-16 did go supersonic near Verrado during regular training. "Procedures in the airspace are designed ...

However, F-35 and F-16 trainees in the 56th Fighter Wing also receive cutting edge human performance optimization training across physical, mental, and emotional domains. In May 2019, Capt.

Gen. Scott Pleus, the CO of Luke's 56th Fighter Wing, said in a release. At this point, it's still unclear what the ultimate cause of the crash was.

are maintained and operated by total-force Airmen, to include reservists from the 944th Fighter Wing and active duty Airmen from the 56th FW. All participating fighter airframes received in-air ...