Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, explains the different parts of an F-15C Eagle during a “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 22, 2014. The program started at RAF Lakenheath in March 2012 with the intent to assist children throughout local communities who are fighting life-threatening illnesses or conditions. This day of fun allowed for aa break from routine doctor and hospital visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, explains the thrusters on an F-15C Eagle during a “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 22, 2014. The program allows children with a life-threatening illness or condition to visit RAF Lakenheath and experience what it’s like to be a pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, shows Daniel Blackshaw, 10, the cockpit of an F-15C Eagle during a “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 22, 2014. Children received customized flight suits, a flight in an F-15 simulator, an interactive squadron tour and an up-close viewing of a jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, explains how much fuel an F-15C Eagle can hold during a “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 22, 2014. The program gives local children with serious illnesses and conditions a day away from routine hospital visits and the opportunity to see the Air Force mission up close. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)