49th Tactical Fighter Wing Eagle Surge 1985

F-15A models did not have video recorders at first, these were added later. Instead, film cartridges were installed in the cockpit. During surges, the pilot stayed in the aircraft for several sorties. The cartridges were swapped out during hot refueling by a technician, while one engine was running, so the film could be evaluated while the pilot flew another sortie. Taiwan made.