This photograph was taken by Senior Airman Debbie Lockhart, U.S. Air Force, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, 6 December 2010. The aircraft is a McDonnell Douglas F-15E-50-MC Strike Eagle, 90-0247, assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron (“Bold Tigers”), 366th Operations Group, Air Combat Command, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline during sunset at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Dec. 6. With a digital electronic engine control system, Strike Eagle pilots can accelerate from idle power to maximum afterburner in less than four seconds. Faster engine acceleration means quicker takeoffs and crisper response while maneuvering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Debbie Lockhart) (Released)