A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-15 Eagle slows down via a barrier engagement cable on Duke Field’s runway Oct 23. The 40th FTS Airmen fly operational test missions in the F-16, F-15 and A-10. The 40th FTS is a squadron in the 96th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-15 Eagle taxis down the flightline at Duke Field during a morning sortie. The 40th FTS Airmen fly operational test missions in the F-16, F-15 and A-10. The 40th FTS is a squadron in the 96th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 40th Flight Test Squadron F-15 soars up upon takeoff from the Eglin Air Force Base runway for a morning sortie. The 40th FTS Airmen fly operational test missions in the F-16, F-15 and A-10. The 40th FTS is a squadron in the 96th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 96th Test Wing F-15 Eagle crew chief performs preflight checks on his aircraft prior to a morning sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Maintenance Group performs all the maintenance on the 96th TW and 53rd Wing aircraft stationed on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Maj. Christopher Wee, Operation Flight Program Combined Test Force, settles into his F-15 Eagle prior to a morning sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The OFPCTF Airmen fly test missions exclusively in various F-15 models. The OFPTCF is partially owned by both the 53rd Wing and 96th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)