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First Operational F-15 Eagles

47 years ago today, the 555th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron recieved the first operational F-15A (74-0111), together with the first B, TF-15A (later F-15B) 73-0108 “TAC 1 from McDonnell Douglas at Luke AFB. The acceptance ceremony was presided over by President Gerald R. Ford

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