| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8946 |
| Other Marks: | 946 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 146 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | 201 Hikotai |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | ConingsbyMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGXC IATA: QCY Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Atlantic Eagle 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Phil |
| Photo ID: | 848204 |
| Photo Comment |
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Two F15J on the ramp at RAF Coningsby , the first Japanese fighters to land in mainland Europe for at least 80 years probably ever (discounting captured WWII airframes) They had flown from Japan via Alaska and Canada and are onwards to Germany in a few days before returning home via the same route This photo is copyright © Phil, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 September 2025, and has since been viewed 100 times. |