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Old 03-13-2014, 07:13 AM
 
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Meanwhile it has been reported that six F-15 jets of USAF has landed in Lithuania, ex Soviet republic, which is situated close to Ukraine. Those six planes as stated add to the four of the same already present in Lithuania. Here are the photos from the airbase in Lithuania where the planes have actually landed.

Full album is here: Six US Airforce Fighter Jets Landed in Lithuania

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Old 03-15-2014, 08:57 PM
 
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As an old Air Force guy, let me point out those are from the 1st FW Langley AFB Va. Always 1st.
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Old 03-16-2014, 10:04 AM
 
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So what's the purpose of sending them out there?
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Old 03-17-2014, 10:30 PM
 
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So what's the purpose of sending them out there?
What's the purpose of Russia sending troops into Crimea?
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Old 03-18-2014, 01:40 AM
 
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Well it is for security. It is not much, but it is better to have 10 of them than 4...
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Old 03-18-2014, 02:17 PM
 
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Add this to the mix: 12 Aviano F-16s deploying to Poland amid Ukraine crisis - News - Stripes
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Old 03-18-2014, 08:05 PM
 
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As an old Air Force guy, let me point out those are from the 1st FW Langley AFB Va. Always 1st.
I don't think so. LN used to be Lakenheath. Langley was FF (First Fighter) At least for the six years I worked there it was :-)

The additional birds may be a strength enhancement or it may be a simple rotation of aircraft. Sometimes in times of increased tension the rotation birds would fly in ahead of time and provide overlaping deployments
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Old 03-19-2014, 05:37 AM
 
Location: SW OK (AZ Native)
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I don't think so. LN used to be Lakenheath. Langley was FF (First Fighter) At least for the six years I worked there it was :-)

The additional birds may be a strength enhancement or it may be a simple rotation of aircraft. Sometimes in times of increased tension the rotation birds would fly in ahead of time and provide overlaping deployments
If the picture posted is actual and not file, then yes, the F-15C depicted is from Lakenheath (LN), not Langley (FF). Also, Langley does not have any F-15s anymore. The last one left in 2010. The wing only has F-22s now.
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Old 03-19-2014, 08:42 AM
 
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The picture is actual. You can see more of them in the link provided. Photos were taken during/after the landing.
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Old 03-19-2014, 09:33 AM
 
Location: SW OK (AZ Native)
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One is the squadron jet, 493rd FS, Lakenheath.
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