The process of purification from the military ended the service life of the aircraft used as a maintenance training platform in the UK in the past.
Raf Lakenheath (England) at its base, US Air Force‘ F-15B Eagle The fighter aircraft was officially withdrawn from the service and the plane was permanently implemented.
Last month, 48th Care Group A contractor working on his behalf, using heavy equipment to crush and remove the body military purification performed. The aircraft was used as a ground training platform for maintenance personnel to implement procedures without risk and costs on operational aircraft.
After the training task ended, it was decided to dismantle the plane instead of long -term storage. This process involves the destruction of the body and the main components to prevent the plane from flying again, and different from the traditional method that retired aircraft is sent to the parts of the retired aircraft or “aircraft cemeteries ğı where it is protected for possible re -activation.
F-15B Eagle, McDonnell Douglas (Now Boeing) is a double -engine fighter aircraft developed and since the 1970s USAFHe has been one of the symbols of war aviation by serving in and in the Allied Air Force. Although it is gradually changed with more modern variants, the model is still active in some countries.
According to the 48th Maintenance Group, the process of purification from the soldier is carried out in accordance with strict protocols to ensure that all sensitive systems are removed or destroyed, and recyclable materials are recovered when possible.
The dismantling of F-15B points to the end of Raf Lakenheath’s support role in the educational mission. 48th hunter fleetRaf Lakenheath, the base of the base of it, F-15E Strike Eagle and the newest F-35A Lightning II While the state-of-the-art aircrafts continue to operate, old platforms such as F-15B are completely out of service.
A LN Tail marked F15-B (Pictured, 76-124) and F15-C 84-001, both remain at RAF Lakenheath and have been used as Instructional airframes. As far as I know, mainly as training aircraft exclusive for technicians/MX.
They have been used for other training scenarios too 👇 pic.twitter.com/K2kfCvt65L
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