| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 76-0117 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF76-117 |
| 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): | 325/A269 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Panama City - Tyndall AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KPAM IATA: PAM Local: PAM Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 775070 |
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Delivered to the USAF on 22 May 1978. First served the 49th TFW ('HO') at Holloman (NM). In May 1980, moved to the 57th FWW ('WA') at Nellis AFB (NV). Transferred to the 48th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at LAngley AFB (VA) in late 1986 (as pictured). It returned to the 49th TFW whjich became a FW in 1992. The Eagle went to the Hawaii ANG in early 1993 with the 154th FW. Then moved to the 131st FW ('SL') at Lambert Field (MO). It crashed near Lindbergh (MO), 100 miles southwest of the base after clipping wings with 77-0118/SL, which landed safely. The pilot of 117 ejected safely. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 February 2025, and has since been viewed 174 times. |