The Aviationist

End of an Era: Kadena Conducts Last Operational F-15 Eagle Flight

The flight also happened during a huge shift in organizational structure at the Wing: the 67th FGS (Fighter Generation Squadron) was in fact activated to support the eventual arrival of the next ...
The Aviationist

End of an Era at Barnes ANG Base with Final F-15 Eagle Flight

Barnes ANG Base retires its last F-15C Eagles as the 104th Fighter Wing transitions to the F-35A Lightning II. A familiar sound has faded from the skies over Westfield, Massachusetts, when on Oct. 23, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Flying the F-15 Propelled Cesar Rodriguez to a Remarkable Combat Career

A retired fighter pilot watches his jet roar through the sky one last time. Diane Tedeschi Cesar "Rico" Rodriguez, a retired fighter pilot, attended the arrival of an F-15C at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy ...
Billings Gazette

35 years after first F-15 flight, pilot looks back

Because the F-15 had so much more power than most previous fighters, the clear canopy arching over the pilot's head could be built higher, giving fliers a wider field of view. In older fighters ...
SlashGear

What Does The Inside Of An F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet Look Like?

Ever since it first became part of American air power in 1974, the F-15 Eagle has been one of the most formidable fighter aircraft in the sky. The F-15 Eagle is exceedingly fast, with a top speed of ...
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What Engines Do F-15 Jet Fighters Use & How Powerful Are They?

The F-15 Eagle is a fourth-generation fighter that still has a relevant part to play in military strategies. This is even although fifth-generation fighters like the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor ...