| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 21 October 2024, and has since been viewed 281 times. |