The first two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles arrived at RAF Coningsby highly anticipated European deployment.
Few days after departing Chitose Air Base, the first two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles arrived at RAF Coningsby in the UK on Sept. 18, 2025. The fighters were supported by a KC-46 and a KC-767 tankers, as well as two C-2 cargo aircraft – one of which preceded the fighters and arrived in the UK on Sept. 17. Contents The first two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles arrived at RAF Coningsby highly anticipated European deployment. Japanese Eagles in the UK Atlantic Eagles Deployment The F-15J
Japanese Eagles in the UK
The arrival of the Japanese Eagles was highly awaited, with RAF Coningsby’s fences and spotting areas crawling with spotte