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Air Guardsmen Keep Aging F-15Cs Flying With Spare Parts Made In-House

Nov. 30, 2023 | By David Roza
The average age for America’s fleet of F-15C Eagles is about 38 years old, and many of the aircraft’s spare parts are no longer produced or can take days to order from a manufacturer. Luckily, the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing has a metals ...

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