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20190716 & 20190723_Spangdahlem (ETAD)

The US Air Force had deployed one squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles, airmen and associated equipment to Spangdahlem Air Base (Germany) for theather familiarization and to conduct training with alies, partners and other US Air Force aircraft in Europe.
The Strike Eagles were deployed from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina. The aircraft took part mainly in the Rapid Forge exercise from July 10th till July 26th, 2019.
From June 11th, 2019, there were also 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft deployed to Spangdahlem AFB as a "Theater Security Package".
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  • A USAF F-35A Lightning II (15-5173; cnAF-148) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

    A USAF F-35A Lightning II (15-5173; cnAF-148) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

  • A USAF F-35A Lightning II (15-5200; cnAF-175) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

    A USAF F-35A Lightning II (15-5200; cnAF-175) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

  • A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5245; cnAF-187) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This F-35A from the 308th FS at Luke AFB, together with the F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

    A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5245; cnAF-187) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This F-35A from the 308th FS at Luke AFB, together with the F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

  • A USAF F-16CM (90-0818; cnCC-18) from the 480th FS, is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem (ETAD).

    A USAF F-16CM (90-0818; cnCC-18) from the 480th FS, is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem (ETAD).

  • A USAF F-16CM (91-0402; cnCC-100) from the 480th FS, is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. Lots of mission marks on this bird!!

    A USAF F-16CM (91-0402; cnCC-100) from the 480th FS, is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. Lots of mission marks on this bird!!

  • A USAF F-16CM (91-0416; cnCC-114) from the 480th FS "Warhawks", is seen here banking very hard on recovery to Spangdahlem Air Base (ETAD).

    A USAF F-16CM (91-0416; cnCC-114) from the 480th FS "Warhawks", is seen here banking very hard on recovery to Spangdahlem Air Base (ETAD).

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  • A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle (88-1683; cn1092-E067) from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, is seen in take-off from Spangdahlem's RWY05 at the start of another mission during "Rapid Forge".

    A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle (88-1683; cn1092-E067) from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, is seen in take-off from Spangdahlem's RWY05 at the start of another mission during "Rapid Forge".

  • A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle (89-0485; cn1132-E107) from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, is seen in take-off from Spangdahlem's RWY05 at the start of another mission during "Rapid Forge".

    A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle (89-0485; cn1132-E107) from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, is seen in take-off from Spangdahlem's RWY05 at the start of another mission during "Rapid Forge".

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (80-0222; cnA10-0572) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (80-0222; cnA10-0572) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (80-0222; cnA10-0572), with lots of mission markings, is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (80-0222; cnA10-0572), with lots of mission markings, is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (78-0641; cnA10-0261) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (78-0641; cnA10-0261) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (80-0262; cnA10-0612) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (80-0262; cnA10-0612) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (78-0693; cnA10-0313) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 175th Wing (175 WG), a unit of the Maryland Air National Guard, stationed at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (78-0693; cnA10-0313) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 175th Wing (175 WG), a unit of the Maryland Air National Guard, stationed at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland.

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (79-0082; cnA10-0346) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 175th Wing (175 WG), a unit of the Maryland Air National Guard, stationed at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (79-0082; cnA10-0346) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 175th Wing (175 WG), a unit of the Maryland Air National Guard, stationed at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland.

  • A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (81-0975; cnA10-0670) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

    A USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II (81-0975; cnA10-0670) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This A-10C belongs to the 107th Fighter Squadron "Red Devils", which is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing. It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan.

  • A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5251; cnAF-193) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

    A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5251; cnAF-193) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

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  • A USAF KC-10A Extender (86-0034; cn48247/421) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This KC-10A belongs to the 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) at Travis Air Force Base in California, which is the largest air mobility organization in the USAF and is responsible for strategic airlift and aerial refueling missions around the world.

    A USAF KC-10A Extender (86-0034; cn48247/421) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This KC-10A belongs to the 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) at Travis Air Force Base in California, which is the largest air mobility organization in the USAF and is responsible for strategic airlift and aerial refueling missions around the world.

  • A USAF KC-10A Extender (86-0034; cn48247/421) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This KC-10A belongs to the 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) at Travis Air Force Base in California, which is the largest air mobility organization in the USAF and is responsible for strategic airlift and aerial refueling missions around the world.

    A USAF KC-10A Extender (86-0034; cn48247/421) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. This KC-10A belongs to the 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) at Travis Air Force Base in California, which is the largest air mobility organization in the USAF and is responsible for strategic airlift and aerial refueling missions around the world.

  • A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5239; cnAF-181) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

    A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5239; cnAF-181) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

  • A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5251; cnAF-193) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS "Black Widows" and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

    A USAF F-35A Lightning II (17-5251; cnAF-193) is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD. The F-35A's from 388th FW / 421st FS "Black Widows" and the 419th FW / 466 FS, based at Hill AFB (Utah) have been deployed to Europe as a "Theater Security Package".

  • A USAF F-16CM (90-0828; cnCC-28) from the 480th FS "Warhawks", is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem (ETAD).

    A USAF F-16CM (90-0828; cnCC-28) from the 480th FS "Warhawks", is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem (ETAD).

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