Operating two F-15 squadrons (43rd and 54th TFS), the F-15s were housed next to the 5021st Tactical Operations Squadron's T-33 Shooting Stars.

Nov 25, 2019 · Taken on Mar. 19, 1990 the unusual photo in this post was brought to my attention by Barry Galloway, a reader of The Aviation Geek Club, and features a U.S. Air Force (USAF) Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB) F-15 Eagle accidentally hit by an AIM-9M Sidewinder missile fired from another USAF F-15.

Dec 1, 2019 · on Mar. 19, 1990, a U.S. Air Force (USAF) Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB) F-15 Eagle was accidentally hit by an AIM-9M Sidewinder missile fired from another USAF F-15.

Sep 23, 2010 · Air Force Lt. Col. Brian “Barley” Baldwin, 19th Fighter Squadron, pilots the last F-15 Eagle stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, an F-15D, as it takes off on its last sortie in Alaskan airspace, Tuesday.

Mar 23, 2022 · Taken on Mar. 19, 1990 the unusual photo in this post features a US Air Force (USAF) Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB) F-15 Eagle badly damaged after being accidentally hit by an AIM-9M Sidewinder missile fired by another USAF F-15.

May 20, 2009 · The Air Force has announced plans to retire legacy fighters to fund a smaller and more capable force and redistribute people for higher priority missions. This proposal includes the 28-year presence of F-15s at Elmendorf drawing to a close in 2010 when the,

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle took its maiden ...

Dec 22, 2020 · One F-15 Eagle, in particular, had an especially 'colorful' disposition and history, to say the least. Every fighter jet ever made comes with its own unique quirks and personality. The pilots that fly and airmen that maintain these aircraft know this all too well.

An F-15 Eagle takes off from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, July 28. The F-15 is assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron. The unit is a part of the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf AFB and is one of three fighter squadrons there.

The 19th Fighter Squadron’s F-15 Eagle flagship takes off for the final time at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13. The aircraft is going to the depot at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., for refurbishing then reassignment.