Two USAF F-15s Make an Unscheduled Stop in Shannon

Six Seymour Johnson based F15E Strike Eagles were returning home to the United States from Mildenhall in the UK on Saturday afternoon when one aircraft had a problem picking up fuel from the accompanying tanker. One of the aircraft along with a ‘buddy’ aircraft diverted to Shannon where the emergency services had turned out for the arrival but both aircraft landed safely. After refuelling both aircraft departed Shannon around 19.30 and returned to Mildenhall. Serials in order of landing 88-1670 “SJ” and 87-0177 “SJ”.

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