Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

F-15 "Eagle"

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. F-15 "Eagle" Marker

Inscription. The F-15 Eagle was one of the most reliable U.S. fighter with an advanced guidance system that displays steering/weapon system information on a screen for the pilot. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the F-15 provided a defensive umbrella that permitted the deployment of air, land and sea assets into the area of operation. The F-15 pilot flying at speeds faster than the speed of sound was notified by the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) that there was a bogie in his area. The F-15 pilot having been alerted picked up the Iraqi MiG-29 on his own radar. The F-15's armament has both the sparrow and sidewinder missiles. Because of the F-15's superior speed and heat seeking missiles, the pilot quickly maneuvered into position and commenced the attack. The MiG-29 was no match for the skills and technical superiority of the American pilot. This whole encounter probably lasted no more than 15 seconds.

The USAF selected the McDonnell Douglas F-15 in December 1969 to meet its requirement for a new air superiority fighter. First flight of the F-15A was on July 27, 1972.

This aerospace vehicle (s/n 71-0280) is part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Erected by USAF

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Heritage Program Collection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1972.

Location. 29° 23.491′ N, 98° 37.283′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It is on Bong Avenue south of Luke Blvd. The marker is located at the USAF Airman Heritage Museum’s Air Park which is around the parade grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F-16 "Fighting Falcon" (within shouting distance of this marker); A-10A "Thunderbolt II" (within

F-15 "Eagle" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. F-15 "Eagle" and Marker

shouting distance of this marker); T-34A "Mentor" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brig. Gen. Charles "Chuck" Yeager (about 300 feet away); AT-6 "Texan" (about 300 feet away); We Remember (about 300 feet away); Vought A-7D "Corsair II" (about 400 feet away); T-28 "Trojan" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lackland Air Force Base.

More about this marker. The marker, museum and air park are located on the Lackland Air Force Base, an active U.S. military installation which is a part of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The USAF Airman Heritage Museum and Air Park are open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access. Visit the museum’s web site for current details on visiting the museum and air park.

Also see . . . Airmen Heritage Training Complex. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The side view of the F-15 "Eagle" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. The side view of the F-15 "Eagle" and Marker

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - U.S. Air Force - Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt, April 15, 2019

4. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a routine training exercise, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.