F-15A Eagle - Valparaiso, FL - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

This F-15A is displayed as the 33rd Fighter Wing Commander's aircraft. During Operation Desert Storm, the 33rd led all other units with the number of enemy aircraft shot down (16). During Desert Storm the F-15 kill ratio was 26-0.

The F-15A Eagle, developed as an air superiority fighter, was first flown on July 27, 1972, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The USAF received 10 YF-15A prototype aircraft for testing (Category I S/N 71-280 to 289), two TF-15A two-seat trainer aircraft -- later redesignated F-15B (S/N 72-290/291), and eight Category II YF-15As (S/N 72-0113 to 0120). Prototype testing went relatively smoothly; however, notable structural changes included a notched stabilator and raked wingtips for production aircraft.

In the mid-1970s the F-15 was adapted for use in the air-to-ground role. Capable of carrying about seven tons of bombs, it became a potent strike aircraft.

The USAF ordered more than 350 A models for operational service.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-15A Eagle Tail Number: (S/N): 74-0124 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): USAF Armament Museum inside / outside: outside Access restrictions: The plane is one of 25 located outside the USAF Armament Museum just off Eglin AFB. There is no fence around the museum so the outdoor planes are accessible every day. Other Information:: Not listed

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