F-15 Eagle celebrates 50th birthday

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron, is parked on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. The first F-15A Eagle flight took place on July 27, 1972 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, marking the F-15’s 50th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera)

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F-15 Eagle celebrates 50th birthday

A pilot and weapons system officer, both assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron, prepare for takeoff at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. All F-15E aircrew members are trained at Seymour Johnson AFB, going through formal training with either the 333rd or 334th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera)

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F-15 Eagle celebrates 50th birthday

An F-15E Strike Eagle prepares for takeoff at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. The 334th Fighter Squadron became part of Seymour Johnson’s F-15E formal training unit on Jan. 1, 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera)

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F-15 Eagle celebrates 50th birthday

Published Aug. 19, 2022
By Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron, is parked on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. The first F-15A Eagle flight took place on July 27, 1972 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, marking the F-15’s 50th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera)