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Jet 87-173: Innovation keeps Air Force legend in the fight

This U.S. Air Force graphic pays homage to the F-15E Strike Eagle, tail number 87-173, currently assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Jet 173 was the lead jet during the longest sortie performed by a fighter jet in mission Nov. 12, 2001, during Operation Enduring Freedom. This mission, named the “Kabul-ki Dance,” lasted over 15 hours and required 10 in-air refuelings while evading enemy attacks to take out several critical targets. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka
VIRIN: 200225-F-MM641-1001.JPG
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