California Eagles return from Clear Sky 18

摘要

SEEN ARRIVING at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, on October 23 is F-15C 84-0004 '144 FW' of the 144th Fighter Wing's 194th Fighter Squadron. This was the lead jet in 'Bounce 1-4' flight and is adorned with the 144th's 75th anniversary markings. The wing is part of the California Air National Guard and is home-based in Fresno. The four jets arrived in the UK from Finland after spending a short time there as part of an exercise. The Eagles had previously arrived in Finland following the Clear Sky 18 manoeuvres in Ukraine, which will be detailed in the January issue of AFM.