The 104th FW received its first new mission aircraft, the F-15C, on
September 8, 2007. The 104th Fighter Wing with its F-15C will become the
primary air defense unit for the entire Northeast, a mission transferred
to western Massachusetts from the 102nd Fighter Wing at Otis Air
National Guard on Cape Cod.
(I am looking for more information of the 131st FS in the F-15A/B/C/D era, like squadron
rituals, photos, history, personal stories related to the 131st FS etc) Any
information that you would like to donate can be sent to
eagle@skytrailer.com
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F-15
Eagles from the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing at
Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Mass., lined up on the
Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 25 while participating in a Red Flag
exercise. Red Flag offers pilots and ground crews training in actual
wartime scenarios to increase their combat skills. (U.S. Air Force
photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis)
Lt. Col. Alex Haldapolus makes
final checks prior to taking off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug.
25 for a Red Flag training mission. Red Flag offers pilots and ground
crews training in actual wartime scenarios to increase their combat
skills. Colonel Haldapolus is an F-15 Eagle pilot with the Massachusetts
Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard
Base in Westfield, Mass. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert
J. Sabonis)Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis)
Very special thanks to Ken Middleton for
allowing his photos to be posted
