New Heritage F-15E Strike Eagle USAF Painted Fighter Jet Editorial Photo

The U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing just unveiled a new heritage F-15E Strike Eagle to celebrate the Wing’s 70th year of flight operations, as well as the USAFE’s 80th anniversary and the Air Force’s 75th anniversary. The jet was officially unveiled at RAF Lakenheath on July 12, 2022, and on July 14 flew through the famous Mach Loop in the Low Flying Area (LFA) 7, before landing at RAF Fairford for this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo. “We have painted an F-15E with a special paint scheme to celebrate the rich history of Liberty Pilots, Maintainers, and all Airmen of the 48 FW”, said the 48th FW on social medias. “Additionally, the paint scheme is based on the Skyblazers aerial demonstration team from the 1950’s and 60’s, honoring a piece of USAFE’s 80-year history.”