Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, and Adam Sharp pose on the flightline before watching the jets take off during “Pilot for a Day” at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. Sharp enjoyed a full day at RAF Lakenheath, visiting the Fire Department, RAPCON, the aircraft control tower and the 493rd Fighter Squadron during “Pilot for a Day”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Ruben Butler and Adam Sharp pose in front of a fire truck during “Pilot for a Day” at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" started at RAF Lakenheath in March 2012 by Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, with the intent to support children throughout local communities, fighting life-threatening illnesses or conditions, by providing a day of fun and a break from routine doctor and hospital visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Ruben Butler and his mom admire the patch he received at the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. The Fire Department was the first stop on a tour full of exciting events for the two children taking part in the “Pilot for a Day” event, which allows kids suffering from life-threatening illnesses to experience life as a pilot at RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, points out the island where Ruben Butler lives during the “Pilot for a Day” event at the 48th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control center on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. The kids enjoyed a full day at RAF Lakenheath, visiting the Fire Department, RAPCON, the aircraft control tower and the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the “Pilot for a Day” event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, fits a headset on Adam Sharp so he can communicate with a pilot out on the flightline during the “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" was started at RAF Lakenheath in March 2012 by Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, with the intent to support children throughout local communities, fighting life-threatening illnesses or conditions, by providing a day of fun and a break from routine doctor and hospital visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, shows Adam Sharp the controls in an F-15E Strike Eagle during the “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. Getting to sit in an F15 was just one stop of a tour full of exciting events for the two children taking part in “Pilot for a Day,” which allows kids suffering from life-threatening illnesses to experience life as a pilot at RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Airman 1st Class Justin Bishop, 48th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, fits a pilot helmet on Adam Sharp during “Pilot for a Day” at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" was started at RAF Lakenheath in March 2012 by Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, with the intent to support children throughout local communities, fighting life-threatening illnesses or conditions, by providing a day of fun and a break from routine doctor and hospital visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, suits Adam Sharp up in pilot gear during “Pilot for a Day” at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. The kids enjoyed a full day at RAF Lakenheath, visiting the Fire Department, RAPCON, the aircraft control tower and the 493rd Fighter Squadron during “Pilot for a Day”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)
Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, presents hats to Adam Sharp and Ruben Butler as tokens to remember their day as “Pilots for a Day” at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 22, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" was started at RAF Lakenheath in March 2012 by Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, with the intent to support children throughout local communities, fighting life-threatening illnesses or conditions, by providing a day of fun and a break from routine doctor and hospital visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)