F-15-Incredible Low level flying and maneuverability!!

as part of their final "fini" flights these two pilots from the 104th fighter wing were cleared for a few low approaches at KBAF. This was probably the best low level flying/maneuvering of the F-15 I have ever seen! Thank you both for your service!

[@funkybassguy68]

When McDonnell designed this, they hit a home run. Beauty, performance and lethality. My favorite fighter jet of all.

[@phatmat641]

The "mad major" knew what he was doing when he was designing this beautiful bird.

[@dannycolwell8028]

Always been one of my two favorites.... I know the f-14 isn’t as sporty but it will always be my number 1

[@henrylee4428]

And survivability

[@Sovereign_exe]

this would definetly beat the f-18

[@bethzarin6439]

I love the F-16 more in terms of physical beauty and form than the F-15.. F-15 is a complete package yes. Just like the Rafale, the rafale is the best looking fighter for the non stealth multi role and much better looking than the typhoon and other chinese and russian counterparts.

[@aircraftdoc9478]

As one of the few lucky people to ever crew an Eagle, I can tell you the effort and talent it takes to put those monsters in the air is unmatched. I crewed an alert F-15 during Desert Storm, from our bunks to airborne in 3 minutes (a little slow, I’ll admit.) this is a great video. Thank the maintainers, they’re the life of air travel and defense. Eagle Keeper Forever

[@GSmith6116]

thank you for your service!

[@stevebond727200]

Aircraft Doc Thank you for your service. That is such a wicked looking bird. I love seeing it fly the "mach loop" and the "Jedi Canyon" one! You must have been proud having the opportunity! "What is almost the sound that is like something being.operated electrically as they taxi by or after engine starts? What changes the diameter of the nacelles when they dilate or contract while throttle up or down or in AB? Are they operated hydraulically? Thanks!

[@aircraftdoc9478]

Stephen Bond I’m not sure what “electrical noise” you’re referring too. Occasionally, they’ll taxi on a single engine, and you’ll hear the jet fuel starter (jfs) spool up to to start the other prior to t/o. As far as the augmenter section...the nozzles or “turkey feathers” are driven in/out using “CENC” or convergent exhaust nozzle control. Which, is the noise your hear when they’re mechanically moving. Almost like loud birds chirping, or a screech type sound. It’s been awhile since I’ve worked on one, but hope I answered your questions. Aim High

[@stevebond727200]

Aircraft Doc exactly! I will have to read further about that. Interesting.sound. its amazing.the temps they must be subject to. I.think this was the video where the one pilot had his speed brake out on the.low pass and high alpha pull up. Really appreciate it! Steve

[@ogdocvato]

Aircraft Doc Thank you for your service. One day your descendants will be in Star Fleet.

[@glennridsdale577]

I've always loved the F-15. She's still an immensely impressive old bird, even if storms ruffle her feathers.

[@norms3913]

Just when the air force gets the new F-15 x planes

[@Dr.Know_4U]

The power and Grace of the F-15 is still unbeatable.

[@agp7073]

There is no other! The F-15 is and always will be the standard. Great flybys!

[@F15CEAGLE1]

9 years at Langley AFB (86-95) as crew chief. Wonderful memories of The sights, sound, and smells of the F-15C/D!!😊🇺🇸🇺🇸⌛️.

[@sski]

As someone who grew up around F-4 Phantoms, I gotta say that the F-15, especially after watching this, is the clear successor to the beauty, power, and capability of the old Bug Bashers.

[@aaronlopez3585]

I wholeheartedly agree, having lived near homestead AFB in FL. The Phantom is my old flame, the Eagle is the "new" sweetheart.

[@orlandoengland9184]

Maaaaan, this just gives me chills seeing them do these low passes with the afterburners at FULL power!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👍🏾💪🏾❤💯

[@ChrisZoomER]

Wow, the F-15 sure makes an incredible tearing noise when doing a close flyby!👍

[@givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983]

the F-15... the beast that just keeps roaring.

[@johnbluebeard4355]

It IS amazing. McDonnell Douglas had an amazing run of superlative planes. F4, F15, F18, etc. I'd still like to see the Grumman F21 Tomcat (dream on). And to anyone who wants to debate the merits of each, you're on your own. I'm just making a comment.

[@givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983]

@@johnbluebeard4355 so true. that F-15 airframe was on the drawing board over 50 years ago, and it still looks as wickedly sleek today as it did then.

[@RichardShelton]

Those guys actually get paid too? Lucky bastards! Great video!

[@rlguerrero2263]

Indeed I wish could pay for flying one \o/

[@northeastlower]

Love the F-15 and we love having them in England 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@gregparrott]

I've read that there is a 'new' F-15EX www.boeing.com/defense/f-15ex/ Is England considering that craft ?

[@JoshEastham]

@@gregparrott I wish

[@hunterlinker6013]

I worked on the Eagles from the 493rd Grim Reapers there at RAF Lakenheath it was the best assignment I had in my time in the Air Force!

[@RaveSharrma]

@@gregparrott that's been proposed by the US to us as well...have a little chance getting through though

[@gregparrott]

@@RaveSharrma I imagine politics, alternatives (Eurofighter & F-35), and consideration of defense alternatives are factors. But now, competing with that is the imminent and very costly imperative of addressing a pandemic - both in the short term as well as long term improvement of healthcare systems. (We're certainly lacking in the U.S.)

[@lancelehman1105]

Still my favorite fighter for 45 years now.

[@RedTail1-1]

Love the 104th. I run outside to watch them every day when they fly over my house. Fell in love with the A-10 and then the F-15 because of these incredible pilots. I'm gonna miss the Eagle when they transition to F-35 next year... Feels like a big part of my life is ending.

[@frame5098]

This one of the coolest jet videos I’ve ever seen. Such a beautiful beast of a fighter from the 70s and is still a incredible performing jet.

[@GSmith6116]

Thanks! I will never get tired of watching these jets!

[@d9e240]

And the sound quality is so good!

[@TimsCNC-Tractors-and-more]

I just love the look of the F-15 and the sound!!! Awesome video footage!!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

The F-15 is an excellent and proven airframe . Retrofitted and newer F-15s' are even better than the original . Better engines and totally different electronics . Cool video and Thanks .

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

THAT, is Spectacular ! Thanks for sharing.

[@nicksmith2760]

Most beautiful plane ever made

[@ivanscottw]

The F-15 eagle/strike eagle is a magnificent bird !

[@jeffb7244]

When I was living in New Hampshire, I lived next to the airspace where the 104th would mock dogfight every Tuesday morning. Was always a good show put on

[@GSmith6116]

Must have been incredible! A handful of times I've heard them get departure clearance up to that area!

[@jeffb7244]

@@GSmith6116 it was wicked. It was every tues around 9-11am almost like clockwork. There was a couple times where A10Cs were flying treetop level and buzzed right over the west edge of the acreage at 3000ft

[@HerfingPug]

What an incredible aircraft. Bloody marvellous.

[@scottbaker1018]

Wow great shots.. It definitely makes you proud to be a American watching are military’s bad ass jets rippin it up. 🇺🇸💪

[@scottbaker1018]

daAnder71 Wow you must be a linguistic police person 😂😂😂

[@paolomelotti3931]

Fan-freaking-tastic. I've got goosebumps.Thanks for posting

[@speedbird8326]

LOL. Full burner with speedbrakes extended. I think he forgot he had them out.

[@jomission5793]

agree, I thought the same thing

[@speedbird8326]

Jo Mission One of the first things I was taught in the Air Force as part of airmanship was one never uses thrust against speedbrakes in the air and never use thrust against brakes on the ground. That’s why I think he just forgot them.

[@bobmizen1]

I don’t know anything about aircraft manoeuvres but I would guess he knows what he’s doing 🤗

[@CHECK6-963]

@@bobmizen1 I have a lot of time on that jet, he forgot them :)

[@Repented008]

Layman's guess, but I think that was deliberate. I think that for the purposes of the exhibition, he was bleeding energy to close the gap between him and the trailing ship. He used AB as a saftey margin being that close to the deck so that once he got the effect he wanted, he still had his energy up for the climb out. He was cleaning up the choreograph. That's my layman's guess. Never touched the controls of an aircraft, but very passionate about them.

[@gooniac33]

What an awesome sight!!! Thanks for posting this!!!

[@robertbeane8792]

The BARNESTORMERS….104th FW/131st FS Westfield Massachusetts….great video…my dad retired from Barnes in 1997 (SMSgT))…awesome group to be with!

[@Just_some_Bible_Stuff]

The 'Dad's belt' of fighter jets.

[@ryans6280]

😂😂😂

[@razony]

WOO-HOO, I love this for my pre morning coffee athon begins. Love it!

[@jonn443]

Simon Says: Fly at 500mph instead of landing. Done. Simon Says: Fly at barely 100 feet off the ground at 500 mph Done. Simon Says: Perform a 9G left turn at 500 mph. Completed. Now buzz the tower...😉

[@donnykesterson2389]

It's speaks for itself, undefeated awesome aircraft

[@GSmith6116]

Never gets old!

[@SeaMonkey137]

I'm a Navy guy throughout. But I've always been a little jealous of the Eagle drivers. Fine airplanes. So are the A-10s IMO.

[@davidsalcido383]

SeaMonkey137: “At $60,000p/hr to fly the A-10 Warthog is a loser!!!”

[@dmuyco8]

Navy guys can pride themselves with the F18 SUPER Hornets

[@bryonscheer2759]

@@davidsalcido383 So the Best ground attack aircraft ever!!!!! the cost is worth it!...

[@JeremyShibby]

@@davidsalcido383 umm what? Take a 0 out of there and thats the cost per flight hour for the A-10.

[@tamipalin8171]

Wow, wow, wow!!!! Thank you for sharing this incredible video!!!!

[@magikahn]

That is totally awesome... That ripping sound of two turbines is epic, just totally awesome...

[@brothercaptainprice]

A quality capture - oh, to have experienced this in person. Thank you.

[@GSmith6116]

Thank you. If you're ever in the area the airport has an observation deck with excellent viewing opportunities!

[@Juno58]

In the 80th i lived near Bitburg AB Germany. Eagles of the 36th TFW gave me nearly every summer day an cool airshow when they practicing dogfights at low level. Love F-15, an icon like P-51 etc. Eagles were the Stars at every airshow as well.

[@MisterIvyMike]

Yeah, but after Ramstein in 1988 in fuckin germany everything is banned and now you don't have any air shows. Only at the ILA there is maybe a little boring display. Not comparable with the mid 80's. In the 80s, I had 10 or more fly bys a day in my hometown for some days. In 2018 i haven't seen a single jet, no Eufi, no Tornado, not a single F-16 from Spang. 2019 three single jets on two different days. The golden times in shitty Germany are long time ago. Sad but true... ☹️

[@Juno58]

@daAnder71 corrected 👍😉

[@The_Unintelligent_Speculator]

Red Flag and Atlantic Trident. I will never forget the display of hardware from the USA up against our Typhoons. Incredible being there on the flight line.

[@patelivid1637]

What was the kill death ration? I know the F-35 and F-22 went 20-1 together.

[@The_Unintelligent_Speculator]

effinghamhick The raptors skimming the runway after wheels up then sitting on its arse at the end of the airfield. I was literally 15/20 metres from the apron to the side of the runway getting a front row seat. The howl and smell from the engines was incredible.

[@The_Unintelligent_Speculator]

effinghamhick T38’s, Raptors, F-35, F-15’s, Gripen, Typhoon.

[@The_Unintelligent_Speculator]

Pate Livid I never really knew the scores but heard the Europe nations did very well against the red team (USA) when working together. One on one I think we got mauled.

[@bobbeane7294]

104th FW Westfield Massachusetts...my dad retired from Barnes! Awesome video!

[@delten-eleven1910]

This is like every day of the week here at Nellis AFB.

[@Viper1Zero]

Makes me miss Kadena. Best assignment thus far. Spangdahlem and Kunsan are right behind it. Would love, LOVE to come to Nellis and be at the home of the fighter pilot.

[@delten-eleven1910]

@Paul Zuegn about 1/4 mile from end of runways, all day activity and even more during Red Flag excercises.

[@fredbackes9323]

Was stationed at Nellis in the late 80's 474th TFW and then 65th Aggressors F16's. Saw these big beautiful jets do this a thousand times and it never got old.

[@SEABASS8U]

104th fighter wing. I get to see these guys fly over me almost every day 🤘

[@GSmith6116]

That's awesome and am jealous hahaa! Im out in eastern mass

[@mktm1290]

man them guys are proper giving it some!!! absolutely fantastic.

[@bobsurgranny]

Wicked! Loved the low turns 👍

[@janschoice3855]

I love the F-15!! Best fighter jet ever!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DLJ1985]

@effinghamhick I've seen from a flightline F-15s and F-14s on takeoff and vertical climb one right after the other, and the Eagle just put it to shame. I love both planes but the Eagle is superior.

[@andreabindolini7452]

@effinghamhick Seriously, F-14 is nowhere near the flight and dogfight capabilities of the F-15. The Tomcat was mainly designed to shot down from a distance formations of Russian bombers or cruise missiles which fly in a straight line. The Eagle is born to impose air superiority in the skies of the Central Europe against every fighter that the enemy could put in action. Different birds for different purposes.

[@jeffreywalker7980]

The F15 and F14 are the most majestic and amazing aircraft in our Arsenal!!

[@jeffreywalker7980]

daAnder71 that’s the shame of it. As A Marine stationed at What was MCAS El Toro working the flight line watching them and our F18s was awesome and the aircraft carrier airshows nothing like it. The vertical takeoffs of both the 14 and 15 simply phenomenal!!!

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Very cool video! Thanks for sharing.

[@d9e240]

Oh! I needed this.

[@NH2112]

Some people say the F16 is the sexiest-looking fighter since the P51 or Spitfire. I say the F15 is the MEANEST-looking aircraft since the F4 Phantom, maybe even the Corsair or Tigercat. I miss working at an airport (KPWM) for 2 reasons - deicing, and impromptu air shows like this.

[@TheblueTraxxasRustler]

it's gonna be sad when the 104th gets rid of these for the F-35 but one thing that the F-35 will not do is put a larger smile on my face when it does a afterburner flyby

[@bikeracer6045]

awesome footage!

[@delten-eleven1910]

All-time champion and still undefeated; the freakn' F-15!

[@davidsalcido383]

Delten -Eleven: “Guess the 🇷🇺 GEN 5++, Mach 2.6, SU-37 Sukhoi ‘Flanker’ at half the F-15s PRICE doesn’t make any since to Bankrupt AmeriKKKa, huh SCHMUCK!!! 🔥🇺🇸🔥💰🔥💰🔥🔥💰🔥💰🔥💰🔥

[@VERT1220]

David Salcido what?

[@VERT1220]

Alan Whiteside I wish he said that instead of gibberish lol

[@lmao.3661]

David Salcido “gen 5” “Mach 2.6” 🤨

[@265justy]

@@davidsalcido383 Yeah buy a SU-37 and they are rusting junk at the end off a disused runway a few years latter because the Russian after service on suppling parts and maintance is pure shit...know wonder they are cheap. Probably better off waiting for the cheaper Chinese copy .. The 2 best fighters still flying today and legends are the F-16 & F-15 hands down & they both have the kill records to prove it.

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Nicely shot, beutifull birds, you can feel the power.

[@32ndWolfhounds]

Awesome video, I love the F-15

[@equinsuocha2628]

The F-15 is still top notch...and btw nice screen name!! my uncle was with the 32nd during Desert Storm

[@publickdefendrr8101]

GOD I love that sound!!

[@georgehunter2813]

Aewsome approach. Aewsome turn.

[@dougreed9843]

That's some awesome flying

[@plaiskool64]

Nice video! love it!

[@OarsmanPower]

What a kick ass video. Enough said. 🇺🇸

[@ricardofreitasvieira1860]

This fighter plane is awesome!

[@georgesantiago6005]

It's a beauty of jet.

[@zifnab_fizban1998]

man... I'd would LOVE to get a back seat in one of these

[@raymondwoodhouse9267]

Awesome!!!

[@chrispierdominici3891]

Damn!! Can practically reach out and touch them.

[@davidegaruti2582]

It's impressive to think that these were the tip of the sword when they came out , I mean they still are fantastic jets but right now they have some mad competition and are starting to get retired , without counting every other jet that cam ever out afther these : the Rafale , the Typoon , the Sukoi , and all the stealthy bois like the f-22 that was capable of taking down five of these during a simulated combat , boy is technology advancing quickly lately

[@andreabindolini7452]

F-15C are still the most beautiful, but they must be retired, not for obsolescence, but because the airframes have come to the end of their engineered life. Later versions as the F-15E and the newest air superiority version F-15EX (that will come soon), are still lethal. Though not maneuvrable as the modern EFA, Rafale or Su-35, they mantain the advantage, especially against the Sukhoi, in electronic countermeasuers, radar, and probably even long range armament. In battle I would still prefer to be aboard an F-15 rather than a Su-35!

[@martinbayliss3868]

The f15, another American aviation icon. Like the P51D and 747. F35, well we all make mistakes.

[@fubarmofo6969]

Clearly you know nothing

[@jaydeister9305]

The greatest jet fighter of all time! This is the the F-15C?

[@andreabindolini7452]

I doubt F-15A are still in flight conditions

[@obad82011]

Incredible!

[@floopyc1428]

Just a beast of a fighter jet

[@ipi223]

real cool stuff thanks for the video its time to buzz the tower Goose!

[@julioalbertoreymaful5491]

F-15, A REAL CHAMPION

[@joshuarichardson8174]

i would love to be there for the next one!!!

[@treaty92]

That is awesome

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Cans lit, and airbrake fully deployed, both at the sametime.

[@Prometheus203]

The brake seemed to be no match for those engines lol

[@Glennyco]

Wow!

[@juliehaward7270]

See them everyday. Low level n high. I’m in the flight path of RAF Lakenheath!

[@encryptedaviation1452]

Wow! God damn it, pure thrust, pure power (That’s what she said)

[@ronsmith9251]

I love the F-15

[@tomlarnie2581]

I hear an F-15 has never been lost in combat

[@JJA1987]

It's a Fact - Never Has Or Lost A Battle

[@eleanorreynolds1526]

Wow unbelievable

[@vaugnripen7316]

Simply perspective. NOT HATING IN ANY WAY! I LOVE THIS AMAZING PLANE! Not too long ago, one F-22 took down a team of five F-15's like they were Sopwith Camels. It's worth looking up the story, if you can find it. The videos seem to be disappearing though.

[@lmao.3661]

Not hard to imagine. the F-15 is brilliant but the F-22 is just superior, mainly because it’s a lot more advanced and has stealth

[@asad88]

افضل طائرة في العالم ⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩F15

[@biasalah1607]

Woww.. Amazing.. I like it

[@luciotavares1978]

Great fighter!

[@TVADSNOW799]

Wish I could of felt the roar of the afterburners!

[@71superbee39]

The fighter than can be seriously damaged and still make it back to base and land with one wing ..... the F-15 Eagle..

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

71 superbee 3 is not kidding kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2SYaqOlg8-pjKM F15 flying with one wing after a midair collision .

[@halec3861]

ANG, F-15C-s.. Thank You! ❤❤

[@tomxsajil6641]

we love having them in Saudi Arabia

[@johnstown2451]

I gotta say, I’m pretty impressed with the amateur video shots. Keeping the jets in view had to be tough. Good job!

[@fanofmarilan9076]

Last of the Gunfighters!

[@bt_the_yank6234]

I hope we get an f15ex demo when the air Force buys em

[@micheliazbekdao1431]

WOW! SENSACIONAL.

[@fredc8346]

Can you imagine having the privilege to fly one of these.

[@fredc8346]

@daAnder71 Can you imagine not being an a hole? There is your ? mark. If you had any abilities you would realize that it was not a question so needed no ? mark freak. I intended it as a comment so no answer was needed. Find something else to do with your time jackball instead of infesting comment sections with your useless b s. Like sticking a telephone pole up your rear.

[@olorinmithrandir8536]

fookin flying saucers

[@biteme19671]

I love the sound of American might.

[@rlguerrero2263]

Does your vigilant American (or not that much) neighborhood agree with you? Hope you don't get in trouble for saying that. You know, all those people and they average pleasurable lives.

[@radekk4312]

Ooo love it low pass. High five from me :) .Yyyy means low five.

[@MaverickM1]

Fantastic footage. The eagle is still the master of the skies.

[@davidsalcido383]

MaverickM1: 🎶Fools rush in where Wisemen wouldn’t dare to thread!🎶 🔥🇺🇸🔥🐀🔥🦇🔥🐍🔥💩🔥🍋🔥🇺🇸🔥

[@catarinaandersson4215]

Is it????

[@Dimigrey]

The pilots just snap the bank turn

[@ADPeguero]

MA Air National Guard F15s. Nice!

[@andreabindolini7452]

This video shows well the high roll ratio and turn ratio of the F-15

[@Sub___Zero]

N-ICE ! Very N-ICE !

[@DM-qp7do]

As a person who studies war history I can tell you there is nothing.....NOTHING on earth more expensive than the worlds second best Air Force. The 15 is still a kick ass bird 🇺🇸

[@austin-ms1ho]

tf you mean "second best air force"

[@DM-qp7do]

@@austin-ms1ho It means it's good that our country has the best air force, ask an old German pilot from WW2 why they lost the war and he'll tell you its because they got outdone by the United States Air Force. They had the world's second best air force and lost everything. Fuck em.

[@oldtimerf7602]

The dream job. I wasted my life by not pursuing the seat of a fighter right from 10th grade like I had wanted.