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20150409_Leeuwarden

The second Theater Security Package (TSP) consisting of twelve F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft arrived at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, March 31 through April 1, marking the beginning of their six-month deployment to Europe.
The 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., leads this first ANG theater security package to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve". The aircraft and Airmen are based out of units in Florida, Oregon, California, Massachusetts and various bases throughout Europe. Regardless of their origin, together, they make up the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
The F-15's from the Florida and Oregon Air National Guard are deployed to Europe as the first ever ANG TSP here. These F-15's will conduct training alongside NATO allies to strengthen interoperability and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe.
The following Eagles were present at Leeuwarden Air Base:
86-0161 F-15C-41MC 159FS/125FW
80-0024 F-15C-28MC 123FS/142FW "City of Pendleton"
85-0106 F-15C-39MC 123FS/142FW "City of Astoria"
86-0155 F-15C-41MC 159FS/125FW
84-0031 F-15C-38MC 123FS/142FW "City of Hood River"
86-0162 F-15C-41MC 159FS/125FW
82-0016 F-15C-33MC 123FS/142FW "West Linn"
85-0132 F-15D-40MC 123FS/142FW "City of Albany"
86-0151 F-15C-41MC 123FS/142FW "City of Mc Minnville"
81-0023 F-15C-30MC 159FS/125FW
85-0096 F-15C-39MC 159FS/125FW
78-0489 F-15C-21MC 159FS/125FW
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  • USAF C-17A (07-7184; P187) from 437th AW/315th AW, rotates at the end of RWY23 on her departure from Leeuwarden Air Base, on a grey and dull morning.

    USAF C-17A (07-7184; P187) from 437th AW/315th AW, rotates at the end of RWY23 on her departure from Leeuwarden Air Base, on a grey and dull morning.

  • A USAF C-17A (07-7184; P187) from 437th AW/315th AW, departs Leeuwarden Air Base on a grey and dull morning.

    A USAF C-17A (07-7184; P187) from 437th AW/315th AW, departs Leeuwarden Air Base on a grey and dull morning.

  • A USAF F-15D Eagle (85-0132; cn964/D058) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, is seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15D belongs to the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15D Eagle (85-0132; cn964/D058) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, is seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15D belongs to the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, is seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, is seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (82-0016; cn829/C247) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, is seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (82-0016; cn829/C247) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, is seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • Close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (82-0016; cn829/C247) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, while taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base.

    Close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (82-0016; cn829/C247) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, while taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base.

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (80-0024; cn668/C173) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (80-0024; cn668/C173) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • Tail close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (80-0024; cn668/C317) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    Tail close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (80-0024; cn668/C317) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0155; cn1002/C383), taxiing back to the flightline, after completing another mission at Leeuwarden AFB. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0155; cn1002/C383), taxiing back to the flightline, after completing another mission at Leeuwarden AFB. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (80-0024; cn668/C173) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (80-0024; cn668/C173) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing back to the flightline at the end of another mission during a grey morning at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • This pheasant was very lucky - after ignoring and passing the "FOD"-sign - to encounter a very friendly Dutch pilot, who stopped his F-16AM (J-013) to avoid the pheasant being sucked into the F-16's engine...

    This pheasant was very lucky - after ignoring and passing the "FOD"-sign - to encounter a very friendly Dutch pilot, who stopped his F-16AM (J-013) to avoid the pheasant being sucked into the F-16's engine...

  • Tail close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing out to the active runway at the start of another mission during a sunny afternoon at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    Tail close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing out to the active runway at the start of another mission during a sunny afternoon at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • Tail close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0151; cn998/C379) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing out to the active runway at the start of another mission during a sunny afternoon at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    Tail close-up of a USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0151; cn998/C379) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, seen taxiing out to the active runway at the start of another mission during a sunny afternoon at Leeuwarden Air Base. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0162; cn1009/C390), leads a 4-ship formation, at the end of the afternoon mission at Leeuwarden AFB. These F-15C's belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0162; cn1009/C390), leads a 4-ship formation, at the end of the afternoon mission at Leeuwarden AFB. These F-15C's belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0162; cn1009/C390), on final for RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0162; cn1009/C390), on final for RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, on final for RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, on final for RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, about to land on RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB.

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (84-0031; cn943/C334) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, about to land on RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB.

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (85-0106; cn960/C348) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, about to land - with airbrake extended - on RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB.

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (85-0106; cn960/C348) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, about to land - with airbrake extended - on RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB.

  • A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0151; cn998/C379) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, about to land on RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB.

    A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0151; cn998/C379) from the 123rd Fighter Squadron "Redhawks" Oregon ANG, about to land on RWY05 at Leeuwarden AFB.

  • Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-516; cn6D-155) from 322sq, recovering to Leeuwarden AFB after a mission - with the USAF Eagles - in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

    Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-516; cn6D-155) from 322sq, recovering to Leeuwarden AFB after a mission - with the USAF Eagles - in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".

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    USAF C-17A (07-7184; P187) from 437th AW/315th AW, rotates at the end of RWY23 on her departure from Leeuwarden Air Base, on a grey and dull morning.
    A USAF C-17A (07-7184; P187) from 437th AW/315th AW, departs Leeuwarden Air Base on a grey and dull morning.