McDonnell Douglas YF-15A-1-MC Eagle 71-0280 at Edwards AFB Published on August 3, 2012 in 27 July 1972Full resolution (1272 × 1024) ← Previous Next → The prototype F-15 Eagle, YF-15A-1-MC 72-0280, with landing gear down, on its first flight, near Edwards AFB. (U.S. Air Force)