F-16 (YF-16) First Flight 1974 1:48 #5892F 16 (YF 16) First Flight 1974 a unique edition of the iconic aircraft that has been defending the skies of dozens of countries around the world for 50 years. Its first flight took place on February 2, 1974. We decided to recreate the prototype's characteristic paint scheme and a figure as a tribute to the test pilot! With 375 of the highest quality COBI construction blocks you can build the world's most popular fighter attack aircraft F 16 FIGHTING