William R. Lewis
The 40th and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadrons, are currently test the new F-15EX at Nellis AFB. The F-15EX will participate in testing to evaluate the F-15EX in operationally realistic scenarios to determine how effective and suitable the aircraft is at accomplishing its air-to-air mission for future use in our Air Force.
An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, taxis before taking off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Aircraft from Nellis AFB, Eglin AFB Florida, and the Oregon Air National Guard are providing support for the Test and Evaluation of the F-15EX in operationally realistic scenarios to determine how effective and suitable the aircraft is at accomplishing its air-to-air mission for future Air Force use. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, sits on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 15, 2021. Operational testing is happening 6 months after delivery of the second aircraft and 7 months after delivery of the first, which is a pace that we haven’t really seen in acquisition of new aircraft before. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
An F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jet assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 15, 2021. The F-15EX will participate in testing to evaluate the F-15EX in operationally realistic scenarios to determine how effective and suitable the aircraft is at accomplishing its air-to-air mission for future use in our Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
The F-15EX Integrated Test & Evaluation 2021 Test Patch worn by Lt. Col Wes Turner during testing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Turner will be conducting F-15EX Eagle II test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)