A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron makes its debut flight with a new heritage paint scheme and drops simulated weapons above the United Kingdom, May 7, 2026. The paint scheme mirrors the Cold War-era F-111F Aardvark aircraft and commemorates the 40th anniversary of Operation El Dorado Canyon, during which simulated bomb runs were conducted to safely practice target delivery, enhancing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dorian Javidi)
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.24.2026 09:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9769685 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-F-CP836-1022 |
| Resolution: | 6225x4150 |
| Size: | 4.03 MB |
| Location: | RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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