flanker27 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 curious if any F-15 was ever painted with the D-Day invasion strip? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 You mean like this? http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev4/3201-3300/rev3277-Twobobs-48220/00.shtm and this? http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev4/3201-3300/rev3278-Twobobs-48221/00.shtm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 thanks, yes something like this though I am thinking more of D-day commemorative scheme and not training scheme, but I guess its close enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 20+ years on the 15 and I have not seen actual D-Day stripes on her, at least 1980-2001. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The real question is why the F-15 is one of the most boring American jets in terms of special schemes. There are tons of cool F-16 schemes especially in the Guard, but for a jet that’s been in service for so long there is a real lack of interesting paint jobs. Oregon ANG is the only one that comes to mind and it’s a mess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Well during my 20 on her I was not even able to do nose art of any sort. When I was at Kadens we had to resort to under the speed rake art as to not to offend anyone that tended to visit the flight line. This seemed to be mostly CBPO troops and wives. At Kadena under the speed take we had Budman and one jet had a middle finger extended, there were more .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bernie mckenna Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 at Soesterberg in the Netherlands we had nose art from around 1986-7 till if I'm no mistaken we were deactivated and the base closed.Most aircraft had Wolfhounds in black on the nose,some had a black wolfhound in a circle and the CO aircraft full color wolfhound on the nose. On the tail there was a small crown in the tail stripe because we were under the dutch control.Also had a very nice unit patch on the intake.Don't have a clue how to post pictures otherwise I would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Ol Crew Dog said: Well during my 20 on her I was not even able to do nose art of any sort. When I was at Kadens we had to resort to under the speed rake art as to not to offend anyone that tended to visit the flight line. This seemed to be mostly CBPO troops and wives. At Kadena under the speed take we had Budman and one jet had a middle finger extended, there were more .. How do the guard guys get away with all those cool tail schemes on their Vipers? Wisconsin, New Mexico and South Dakota in particular have had some really nice designs over the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) I have noticed over the past few years that it has gotten to be laxer, even Shady J’s E model have got the fancy scheme. The last time I saw anything close was when I was at the Heath for the 2000 Tiger Meet, we had to change the canopy and speedbrake on the bird all painted up with tiger stripes, nothing prior in active duty though.yes same markings as the promodeler 1/48 E model but with a few minor markings missing from the kit decals. My C model had “ black Magic Women” on the nose gear door and was told to get rid of the airbrush artwork of the half naked brunette before I could get a picture! Edited January 30, 2018 by Ol Crew Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 27 minutes ago, Ol Crew Dog said: I have noticed over the past few years that it has gotten to be laxer, even Shady J’s E model have got the fancy scheme. The last time I saw anything close was when I was at the Heath for the 2000 Tiger Meet, we had to change the canopy and speedbrake on the bird all painted up with tiger stripes, nothing prior in active duty though.yes same markings as the promodeler 1/48 E model but with a few minor markings missing from the kit decals. My C model had “ black Magic Women” on the nose gear door and was told to get rid of the airbrush artwork of the half naked brunette before I could get a picture! Isn't the brass embarrassed when all the other NATO member show up to the Tiger Meet looking like straight pimps with all the cool special markings and stripes? Why are we ok allowing the Greeks and Italians and Poles to show us up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 25 minutes ago, Vaildog said: Isn't the brass embarrassed when all the other NATO member show up to the Tiger Meet looking like straight pimps with all the cool special markings and stripes? No. Speaking as somebody that flew the Eagle, I never gave a **** about those schemes, and as a taxpayer I can think of better things to do with the time, money, and effort. The only thing I cared that got painted on the jet were names for the pilot and maintainers and kill marks. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 59 minutes ago, Murph said: No. Speaking as somebody that flew the Eagle, I never gave a **** about those schemes, and as a taxpayer I can think of better things to do with the time, money, and effort. The only thing I cared that got painted on the jet were names for the pilot and maintainers and kill marks. Regards, Murph Of all the things my tax dollars get spent on, kickass jets and cool paint jobs are fine by me. You must be one of those stick in the mud Academy grads! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I enjoyed having my name on the side of all my jets, but the nose art was great for moral. I loved putting sayings on our middles and bombs I the storm, Kosovo and Serbia! Would had been better to have nose art on my jet as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 hours ago, bernie mckenna said: at Soesterberg in the Netherlands we had nose art from around 1986-7 till if I'm no mistaken we were deactivated and the base closed.Most aircraft had Wolfhounds in black on the nose,some had a black wolfhound in a circle and the CO aircraft full color wolfhound on the nose. On the tail there was a small crown in the tail stripe because we were under the dutch control.Also had a very nice unit patch on the intake.Don't have a clue how to post pictures otherwise I would. ThT type of marking was not considered nose art, it was just like the eagle in bondage from Langley, shogun from Kadena. All approved by dept of the air force, nose art would be more personalized when placed on the aircraft! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Oregon ANG? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Oregon ANG? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Yeah, that Oregon ANG aircraft is the exception that proves the rule for US F-15s. Revell has those markings.. The JASDF has some nice F-15 schemes, ROKAF has at least one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 35 minutes ago, Vaildog said: Word! 4th Fighter Wing 75th Anniversary for you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Word! 4th Fighter Wing 75th Anniversary for you! Now that's a good looking scheme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 13 hours ago, Vaildog said: Now that's a good looking scheme! Inspired by the ‘70s Pontiac Trans Am ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 7 hours ago, habu2 said: Inspired by the ‘70s Pontiac Trans Am ???? Ha! I had a '79 T/A and it is close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 1/31/2018 at 10:32 PM, dnl42 said: Yeah, that Oregon ANG aircraft is the exception that proves the rule for US F-15s. Revell has those markings.. The JASDF has some nice F-15 schemes, ROKAF has at least one too. The Singaporean ones have some cool ones too: http://miliverse.com/index.html https://acesflyinghigh.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/img_9497-2-1024x684.jpg http://www.maphotosg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ERK_6055-1024x576.jpg http://www.maphotosg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ERK_6042-1024x576.jpg http://www.maphotosg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ERK_6055-1024x576.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Ya know, I have to remember this thread. I just might paint me up an F-15 in OD/Gray with invasion stripes. The big question is 18" fighter stripes or 24" multi-engine stripes? I think I'll take my cue from a P-38. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 1/30/2018 at 3:45 PM, Vaildog said: How do the guard guys get away with all those cool tail schemes on their Vipers? Wisconsin, New Mexico and South Dakota in particular have had some really nice designs over the years. We Create a ANG only paint regulation. That allows us to do special schemes for special occasions, competitions. The only stipulation is that they have to be removed before a "activation" and deployment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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