Check out these photos of U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles and an F-16 Fighting Falcon participating in Red Flag 14-3 taken here at Nellis Air Force Base
Four U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles line the flightline for final pre-flight checks before night operations begin during Red Flag 14-3, July 16, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag exercises provide participating units with intense realistic air-to-air combat training in an operationally limited environment. The low visibility that comes with night operations adds to the stress level of air and ground crews, further preparing them for future missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler) digital
Two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 65th Aggressor Squadron, taxi to the runway for night operations during Red Flag 14-3, July 16, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Former Tactical Air Command Gen. Robert Dixon established Red Flag in 1975 to better prepare airmen for combat missions. Because many real-world combat missions occur at night, training during the hours of darkness is vital to preparing for future real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler) digital
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off during night operations as part of Red Flag 14-3, July 16, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Because many real world combat operations occur at night, Red Flag holds night-time training missions to better prepare crews for operating in a visually-limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler) digital
