How the hell do you accidentally fire a cannon on an F-16 while performing maintenance? In the US Air Force, at least, those things are supposed to be mechanically disabled until the pilot does his walk around prior to takeoff and they pull all the safety interlocks.
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Belgian Air Force F-16 destroyed by fire during maintenance – Collateral damage on second F-16
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Belgian Air Force F-16 destroyed by fire during maintenance – Collateral damage on second F-16
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Re: Belgian Air Force F-16 destroyed by fire during maintenance – Collateral damage on second F-16
the safety locks were a option they didn't opt for on the order .