These are the newest F-15C’s in the Air Force (‘84 and ‘86). All of the jets here are rewired as well, so not a big deal. This unit only did so well recently because of the badass maintainers that were there. Sadly, most of them are leaving, if they haven’t already.

It was about two and a half years ago we had a few brand new guys out taking exhaust samples during launches in the 493rd. It was hilarious, all the drivers were sitting at a PAS watching.