MA ANG F15 skin
Posted: 02 Aug 2004, 19:27
I thought Viper and Grifter might be interested so I'll post this here:
here's where to download it:
http://69.10.163.110/stovall/Lockon.htm
(from the readme)
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>>>About the 102nd<<<
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Mission of the 102d Fighter Wing
We are the 102nd Fighter Wing, headquartered at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod. The wing is equipped with the F-15 Eagle, America’s premier air sovereignty fighter aircraft. Our aircraft and their crews are on continuous 24-hour, 365-day alert to guard our skies.
Specifically, our mission is to protect the Northeast United States from:
Armed attack from another nation,
terrorist attack, and
activities such as smuggling, illicit drug activity, and illegal immigration.
The wing is also an integral part of an Expeditionary Aerospace Force and immediately deployable to support U.S. Air Force requirements anywhere in the world. As such, we must continually train to be prepared for any assigned mission.
The F-15 Eagle is powered by two turbofan engines, has a range of 1,500 miles, and can fly as high as 65,000 feet at more than two times the speed of sound. It is 63 feet, 9 inches long, with a wingspan of 42 feet, 9 inches. The Eagle is capable of aerial refueling and can be configured with three external fuel tanks, one under the fuselage and/or one under each wing. Our F-15s are painted in a gray camouflage scheme.
The F-15 is an air superiority tactical fighter aircraft. The phrase “air superiority” is key since it indicates our mission of air defense. These aircraft do not drop bombs or fire missiles at ground targets. The F-15 A & B are specifically designed to engage in air-to-air combat with enemy aircraft.
Our location on Cape Cod is ideal because of its strategic coastal location in the northeast sector of the United States. Otis ANG Base is the only active air defense base on the East Coast between our Canadian border and the Washington, D.C. area. The Northeast Sector was once defended by hundreds of aircraft on alert at several New England bases during the Cold War.
Prior to September 11, 2001, only two Otis-based jets remained on alert at any given time. Today, the 102nd Fighter Wing plays a lead role in “Homeland Defense;” fighter jets from the wing were the first to respond to the terrorist attacks on New York City.
Our aircraft continue to perform around-the-clock Combat Air Patrols over the East Coast.
Today, the 102nd Fighter Wing’s area of responsibility includes over 500,000 square miles, 90 million people, and the major industrial centers of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, and all national command centers in Washington, D.C.
Most of our Air National Guard pilots are either full time military or civilian professional pilots. Many of them are the same pilots that you trust when you fly with the commercial airlines.
Success or failure in a future war will be accomplished in a matter of days. The 102nd Fighter Wing is part of the frontline force. Should a war occur, there would be no time for additional training. No time to “gear up” or “get ready.” Also, history has repeatedly proven that the best way to prevent war is to prepare for war. All of this makes our training challenging and worthwhile and keeps us ready to fly anywhere in the world at any time.
Our men and women train hard to be prepared for any contingency. A lot of sacrifices are made in the home and on the job performing weekend duty, day and evening flight training and temporary assignments at distant locations.
The 1,100 dedicated men and women of the 102nd Fighter Wing live out its motto, "Omnis Vir Tigris,” (Everyone a Tiger). We have pride in our past and faith in our future. We guard America’s skies!
here's where to download it:
http://69.10.163.110/stovall/Lockon.htm
(from the readme)
---------------------------------
>>>About the 102nd<<<
---------------------------------
Mission of the 102d Fighter Wing
We are the 102nd Fighter Wing, headquartered at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod. The wing is equipped with the F-15 Eagle, America’s premier air sovereignty fighter aircraft. Our aircraft and their crews are on continuous 24-hour, 365-day alert to guard our skies.
Specifically, our mission is to protect the Northeast United States from:
Armed attack from another nation,
terrorist attack, and
activities such as smuggling, illicit drug activity, and illegal immigration.
The wing is also an integral part of an Expeditionary Aerospace Force and immediately deployable to support U.S. Air Force requirements anywhere in the world. As such, we must continually train to be prepared for any assigned mission.
The F-15 Eagle is powered by two turbofan engines, has a range of 1,500 miles, and can fly as high as 65,000 feet at more than two times the speed of sound. It is 63 feet, 9 inches long, with a wingspan of 42 feet, 9 inches. The Eagle is capable of aerial refueling and can be configured with three external fuel tanks, one under the fuselage and/or one under each wing. Our F-15s are painted in a gray camouflage scheme.
The F-15 is an air superiority tactical fighter aircraft. The phrase “air superiority” is key since it indicates our mission of air defense. These aircraft do not drop bombs or fire missiles at ground targets. The F-15 A & B are specifically designed to engage in air-to-air combat with enemy aircraft.
Our location on Cape Cod is ideal because of its strategic coastal location in the northeast sector of the United States. Otis ANG Base is the only active air defense base on the East Coast between our Canadian border and the Washington, D.C. area. The Northeast Sector was once defended by hundreds of aircraft on alert at several New England bases during the Cold War.
Prior to September 11, 2001, only two Otis-based jets remained on alert at any given time. Today, the 102nd Fighter Wing plays a lead role in “Homeland Defense;” fighter jets from the wing were the first to respond to the terrorist attacks on New York City.
Our aircraft continue to perform around-the-clock Combat Air Patrols over the East Coast.
Today, the 102nd Fighter Wing’s area of responsibility includes over 500,000 square miles, 90 million people, and the major industrial centers of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, and all national command centers in Washington, D.C.
Most of our Air National Guard pilots are either full time military or civilian professional pilots. Many of them are the same pilots that you trust when you fly with the commercial airlines.
Success or failure in a future war will be accomplished in a matter of days. The 102nd Fighter Wing is part of the frontline force. Should a war occur, there would be no time for additional training. No time to “gear up” or “get ready.” Also, history has repeatedly proven that the best way to prevent war is to prepare for war. All of this makes our training challenging and worthwhile and keeps us ready to fly anywhere in the world at any time.
Our men and women train hard to be prepared for any contingency. A lot of sacrifices are made in the home and on the job performing weekend duty, day and evening flight training and temporary assignments at distant locations.
The 1,100 dedicated men and women of the 102nd Fighter Wing live out its motto, "Omnis Vir Tigris,” (Everyone a Tiger). We have pride in our past and faith in our future. We guard America’s skies!