Aircraft Photo of 80-0007 / AF80-007 | McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #59117
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:80-0007
Alternate Serial:AF80-007
Military Code:BT
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
C/n (msn):642/C156
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Utrecht - SoesterbergMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHSB   IATA: UTC   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1981
 
Photo Date:12 September 1981
Photo by:Joop de Groot
Photo ID: 59117
Photo Comment

During an approaching thunderstorm this Eagle hit turbulence during landing and smashed to the ground. The pilot escaped unharmed but the brand new aircraft was a write off.

This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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