Driving in to KJAX

Hanger

Miramar air show

USAF F-15

The prominent twin-engine setup and landing gear confirm this is an F-15 variant. Specific variant distinction (e.g., C, D, E, etc.) is not possible from this angle alone.

In the local hanger

This particular aircraft is assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing, known for training USAF F-15 pilots.

The 112th Fighter Squadrons special painted F-15C, nicknamed “Sandman”

The visible tail markings 'OT' and '53 WG' indicate the 53rd Wing, headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.