Aircraft Photo of 71-0280 / 10280 | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #739826
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:71-0280
Alternate Serial:10280
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):1/A001
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / McDonnell Douglas
Unit Markings:F-15 Joint Test Force
Location
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:USAF Airman Heritage Museum
 
Photo Date:5 April 2024
Photo by:Erik Sleutelberg
Photo ID: 739826
Photo Comment

Having been an Eagle Admirer since living within cycling distance of an active F-15 base as a teenager, I was pleased to finally see the very first one, and in its original F-15 Joint Test Force livery too. Also dubbed YF-15A, its test flying days ran from July 1972 to November 1975. It was later used as an exhibit by the Air Force Orientation Group and also on display here as the Desert Storm MiG killer 85-0114/EG, but rightfully restored.

This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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