Friday, November 6, 2015

U.S. F-15s Have Arrived In Turkey To Protect U.S. Planes From Russian Fighter Jets (Updated)

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The Aviationist: Six U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle jets have just arrived in Turkey

Six F-15C Eagle jets, belonging to the 493rd Fighter Squadron of the 48th Fighter Wing, from RAF Lakenheath, UK, have just deployed to Incirlik airbase, in Turkey.

According to the U.S. Air Force, the air superiority planes were moved close to Syria “in a demonstration of the United States unwavering support for Turkish sovereignty and the collective security of the region.”

Furthermore, the USAFE-AFAFRICA F-15s, pure air superiority aircraft not used for ground attack missions, “were deployed after the Government of Turkey requested support in securing the sovereignty of Turkish airspace.”

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More News On U.S. F-15s Arriving In Turkey

US deploys 6 F-15 jets to Turkish air base following Russian warplane intrusions -- AP
F-15s arrive in Turkey on air defense mission -- Stars and Stripes
The only reason F-15s are going to Syria is to shoot down Russian jets -- Washington Times
Pentagon: Reports of US F15 Jets Sent to Turkey Aimed at Russia Overstated -- Sputnik

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