U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles depart RAF Lakenheath to support the combat air patrol mission in Turkey, Nov. 6, 2015. The six F-15Cs from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik in response to the Government of Turkey's request for support in securing the sovereignty of Turkish airspace. As an air-to-air fighter aircraft, the F-15C specializes in gaining and maintaining air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles depart RAF Lakenheath to support the combat air patrol mission in Turkey, Nov. 6, 2015. The six F-15Cs from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik in response to the Government of Turkey's request for support in securing the sovereignty of Turkish airspace. As an air-to-air fighter aircraft, the F-15C specializes in gaining and maintaining air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nigel Sandridge/Released)