F-15C 79-041 in Finland

Here are some photos of F-15C, # 79-041, being deployed to Finland together with the rest of the planes from the 173rd Fighter Wing.

The 173rd Fighter Wing flagship touches down at Rissala Air Base, Finland during a joint training exercise that is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, May 10, 2016. The distinctive paint scheme was developed by the unit and commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Oregon Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/released)
The 173rd Fighter Wing flagship touches down at Rissala Air Base, Finland during a joint training exercise that is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, May 10, 2016. The distinctive paint scheme was developed by the unit and commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Oregon Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/released)


U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlos Ruiz, a 173rd Fighter Wing F-15C crew chief, works with Vilma Niiranen of the Finnish air force to fuel an F-15 following a sortie, May 10, 2016 at Rissala AFB, Finland. The aircraft sports a special paint scheme approved for one year in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Oregon Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlos Ruiz, a 173rd Fighter Wing F-15C crew chief, works with Vilma Niiranen of the Finnish air force to fuel an F-15 following a sortie, May 10, 2016 at Rissala AFB, Finland. The aircraft sports a special paint scheme approved for one year in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Oregon Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/released)

The 173rd Fighter Wing’s flagship F-15C aircraft taxi's past a row of Finnish air force F-18 Hornet aircraft as it leaves for a sortie during a joint training exercise between the U.S. and Finland. The exercise was a part of Operation Atlantic Resolve and represented a training opportunity for two partner countries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/released)
The 173rd Fighter Wing’s flagship F-15C aircraft taxi’s past a row of Finnish air force F-18 Hornet aircraft as it leaves for a sortie during a joint training exercise between the U.S. and Finland. The exercise was a part of Operation Atlantic Resolve and represented a training opportunity for two partner countries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson/released)