The f-15 is around 40 years old and still is relevant. The f14 had many problems initially with the engines. The f15 was pretty much perfect from the start.
I first saw the F-15s 49 years ago in 1974 at MCAS Yuma while I was deployed there from MCAS El Toro. They were painted a light blue color. Our Squadron had F-4B's which later became F-4N's,
But to the point of this video. Think about it. The F15 eagle was designed and built back in the 1970s. The fact that they are still being built and have been upgraded/updated 50 years later tells you that they are possibly the most perfect all around fighter/air superiority/ground attack aircraft ever designed and built. It still holds the record for thrust to weight ratio from the deck to 30 thousand feet. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Just polish 'em and keep them flying. Notice to our enemies, good luck.
They can't turn like an F22 or F16, but in every other category they are superior. Aside from radar profile, but they'll take you out before you see them anyway....
One correction, the F-15E has the Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-220 or 229 engines not the GE ones. The F15EX has the GE engines, and I think some other F15 variants sold to foreign entities
US military the courageous force on earth, it doesn't matter who the enemy is, i say this with pride and arrogance, im not ashamed and I will not apologize for it In God We Trust
@@justing42 So one side of the aircraft is the pilot and weapon systems officer's name, and on the other side is the Senior airmen responsible for maintenance of the aircraft?
@@jryer1 - Correct. However, the rank of the crew chief and assistant crew chief aren't just Senior Airman (SRA), but could be SSGT (Staff Sergeant) or even Airman First Class (A1C), but usually an A1C won't be a DCC (Dedicated Crew Chief), but ACC. I have seen "hot shot" A1C's who were the DCC of a jet! In addition, there are a lot more people involved with aircraft maintenance than just the crew chiefs!
It was wonderful to see the MO Strike Eagles from Mountain Home, ID. But I’m confused now. That Tiger Stripe wing was moved off base about a decade ago if I remember right. Is this an old tape? Still good to see though!
You asking why the sidewinder is on the inside and the aim 120 on the out side? The Aim120 weights over 300 lbs and is a two man job or a lift truck. With the sidewinder it's lighter. And I'd easier to load on the inside station espely if there is a gas bag or weapons all ready on the CFT station. The sidewinder weights about 1/3 of a AIM120.
Pilots and aircrews will carry flags that get flown somewhere to give in honor of someone or to family members for something significant, usually it will come with a certificate signed by the crew and commanders
Stick to playing computer games in your mom's minka basement, you obviously know nothing at all about real aviation, much less military aviation traditions.
It’s fair to say the original pilots of the F-15 would not recognize the US Air Force today- lots of women and men who what to be women. Lovely fashion statement, those head scarves. Why not just give the jets to the Marines and let the Air Force types have a tea party.
You're referring to the single seat F-15C Eagle! THAT plane is mainly air superiority! These Jets are F-15E Strike Eagles...which is a two seat strike fighter for mainly air to ground missions...which is why the back seater is the WSO (Weapons Systems Officer). The Strike Eagles is designed to destroy enemy ground targets, but still carries Sidewinders and an internal 20mm Vulcan cannon for air to air targets!
@@justing42 tdy; meaning temporary assigned duty. These planes will be flown by Air Force pilots, who are temporarily assigned duty with a Marine Corps Unit. I'm a Navy Vet, and fully aware of how the military operates.
This video is jarring my memory of being stationed there 1982-83 and the f-15s would fly over our barracks day and night and it never got old.
My sim is stationed at Mountain Home and these F15E’s are up every day doing their thing. The F-15 is still a formidable fighter and looks menacing.
Good to see Iwakuni again.
Loved seeing the VMGR-152, SUMO, squadron patch. Lots of fine times with 152 at MCAS Futenma.
My Dad flew Seaplanes out of this base 1960-'63. Patron 50. I was born on this base..
Had a cup of coffee there before being assigned to MCAS Nam Phong Thailand - 1973
I remember when I was stationed there from Sept 86 to Sept 87, they had A4M's A6's and F4's, I miss that place, fun times.
The f-15 is around 40 years old and still is relevant. The f14 had many problems initially with the engines. The f15 was pretty much perfect from the start.
The F-14 was amazing but, in addition to the initial engine teething pains you mention, it was just a very difficult plane to maintain.
@@Emlizardo You aren't wrong.
The Israelis obliterated whole Air Force’s with the F15.
It was the wrong engine for the plane. The Pentagon cutting costs.
I first saw the F-15s 49 years ago in 1974 at MCAS Yuma while I was deployed there from MCAS El Toro. They were painted a light blue color. Our Squadron had F-4B's which later became F-4N's,
i knew they would be Mountain Home birds
Love the bandanas.
Mountain Home F-15Es are a long way from home in Iwakuni, Japan.
Idahoから、ようこそ日本へ。
But to the point of this video. Think about it. The F15 eagle was designed and built back in the 1970s. The fact that they are still being built and have been upgraded/updated 50 years later tells you that they are possibly the most perfect all around fighter/air superiority/ground attack aircraft ever designed and built. It still holds the record for thrust to weight ratio from the deck to 30 thousand feet. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Just polish 'em and keep them flying. Notice to our enemies, good luck.
They can't turn like an F22 or F16, but in every other category they are superior. Aside from radar profile, but they'll take you out before you see them anyway....
super excellent USAF F 15 E fighter for air to ground attacks # 👍👍🇵🇰 🇵🇰
Perhaps the brand new F-15 EX will be added to this fleet, particularly after the E model is retired.
The F-15EX is replacing older F-15C/D's not F-15E's
One correction, the F-15E has the Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-220 or 229 engines not the GE ones. The F15EX has the GE engines, and I think some other F15 variants sold to foreign entities
What bags do F-15 pilots carry?
US military the courageous force on earth, it doesn't matter who the enemy is, i say this with pride and arrogance, im not ashamed and I will not apologize for it
In God We Trust
If you park an F-15 at a MCAS, you better leave it under a street light or something.
Make the video about the startup of the fighters
Flying Tigers, 🐯 Very Cool.......
Negative…Flying Tigers are 75th Fighter Squadron from Moody AFB and they fly A-10’s.
To be a F-15 pilot you will need a moustache.
Henry !!!
The best
The best $eat in the World , not even being a Rock $tar comes close.....SEMPER FI MARINE !
seoul, South korea.Thank you sir.
4:51 - Help me understand here guys. SrA enlisted personnel fly F-15s? Didn't know that, very cool!
That’s the crew chief
@@justing42 So one side of the aircraft is the pilot and weapon systems officer's name, and on the other side is the Senior airmen responsible for maintenance of the aircraft?
@@jryer1 - Correct. However, the rank of the crew chief and assistant crew chief aren't just Senior Airman (SRA), but could be SSGT (Staff Sergeant) or even Airman First Class (A1C), but usually an A1C won't be a DCC (Dedicated Crew Chief), but ACC. I have seen "hot shot" A1C's who were the DCC of a jet! In addition, there are a lot more people involved with aircraft maintenance than just the crew chiefs!
@@bigdee8189 Awesome thanks. Learned something new today!
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It was wonderful to see the MO Strike Eagles from Mountain Home, ID. But I’m confused now. That Tiger Stripe wing was moved off base about a decade ago if I remember right. Is this an old tape? Still good to see though!
No, they still use that tiger tape, they have that to differ from the 389th; which has a thunderbolt so the 391st has tiger stripes for theirs.
Where did all that luggage come from ?
i see more Gooses than Mavericks.... 😅
Pilot mustache has gotten totally out of hand.
Ever heard of Robin Olds? A much respected fighter pilot to this day. G00gle mustache march.
@1:07mins how does this pilot know that he is align to the yellow line on the tarmac? Is there a camera at the front landing gear?
Straddle the Line with the Nose of the Aircraft an Ground Personal Guide them.. 🐯
Tarmac…it’s the ramp or the line. We don’t say tarmac
@@justing42 noted. Thanks
you visualize splitting your butt cheeks with the line, same on landing on the centreline of the runway.
@@kiwidiesel 🤣
One tight slap makes tomatoes price high in India.........miss.Daisyaizy vlog.... N whole world girls laughing ....🎉..
what is the purpose of assymetric loadout as shown at 01:08
Station 8B (right Wing) with an Sidewinder and Station 2A (left Wing) with an AMRAAM?
You asking why the sidewinder is on the inside and the aim 120 on the out side?
The Aim120 weights over 300 lbs and is a two man job or a lift truck. With the sidewinder it's lighter. And I'd easier to load on the inside station espely if there is a gas bag or weapons all ready on the CFT station. The sidewinder weights about 1/3 of a AIM120.
They're inert for training, though the seeker on the Sidewinder functions. No need to carry more than one each for training purposes.
@@shaneducyou load 120’s with a jammer. They are called fuel TANKS. USAF 462 weapons puke 89-95.
@@justing42 👍👍👍👍. I was a 461...AMMO!
How many pilots do you need to carry an American flag across the Pacific? A lot, apparently.
Pilots and aircrews will carry flags that get flown somewhere to give in honor of someone or to family members for something significant, usually it will come with a certificate signed by the crew and commanders
Stick to playing computer games in your mom's minka basement, you obviously know nothing at all about real aviation, much less military aviation traditions.
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Thick boi alert at 2:05
空母日本だね！笑
It’s fair to say the original pilots of the F-15 would not recognize the US Air Force today- lots of women and men who what to be women. Lovely fashion statement, those head scarves. Why not just give the jets to the Marines and let the Air Force types have a tea party.
Your such a tuff guy. 😂😂
@@brucemcglasson well, if I’m guilty of anything it’s of stating the obvious.
Ummm. Wrong. The F15 is an air superiority fighter. It CAN do air to ground but is designed for air superiority
You're referring to the single seat F-15C Eagle! THAT plane is mainly air superiority! These Jets are F-15E Strike Eagles...which is a two seat strike fighter for mainly air to ground missions...which is why the back seater is the WSO (Weapons Systems Officer). The Strike Eagles is designed to destroy enemy ground targets, but still carries Sidewinders and an internal 20mm Vulcan cannon for air to air targets!
The F-15 eagle, is an Air Force plane, and would not be attached to a Marine corps. Setting...
Incorrect.
It’s called a TDY….look it up
@@justing42 tdy; meaning temporary assigned duty. These planes will be flown by Air Force pilots, who are temporarily assigned duty with a Marine Corps Unit. I'm a Navy Vet, and fully aware of how the military operates.
Air Farce with their geigh little headbands...