McChord Air Force Base in McChord AFB in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

S/N 76-0048

— "Eagle" —

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

1. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle Marker

Inscription. On 10 June 1983 McChord's 318th FIS received its first F-15 replacing the units venerable F-106. The 318th "Green Dragons" captured the 1984 Hughes Achievement Trophy, presented to USAF's Top Fighter Squadron. In 1989, plans to convert the 318th FIS into the F-16 were canceled and the unit was slated to close with their F-15s replacing F-4's from Oregon Air National Guard's 123rd FIS. On 07 December 1989 the 318th FIS disbanded, leaving McChord without a fighter mission since the 1940's.

Proudly maintained by the McChord Air Museum

Erected by McChord Air Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1983.

Location. 47° 7.867′ N, 122° 28.991′ W. Marker is in McChord AFB, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in McChord Air Force Base. Marker is on Colonel Joe Jackson Boulevard north of 6th Street SW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McChord AFB WA 98438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Convair F-106A Delta Dart (here, next to this marker); Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II (here, next to this marker); McDonnell CF-101F Voodoo (a few steps from this marker); Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

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(a few steps from this marker); North American F-86D Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild C-82A Packet (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas TC-47D Skytrain (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McChord AFB.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia - 318th FIS. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia - F-15 Eagle. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
3. Wikipedia - McChord AFB. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
4. McChord Air Museum. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

2. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle Marker

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

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

3. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

4. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

5. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

6. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

detail of main gear wheel hub

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

7. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

detail of aircraft insignia

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

8. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011

9. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011

10. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011

11. McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

detail of aircraft crew information

318th FIS "Green Dragons" insignia image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

12. 318th FIS "Green Dragons" insignia

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.