Hobby Master 1/72 F-15E 40 Years Eldorado Canyon 91-311 494 TFS USAF 2026

The 494th Fighter Squadron Panthers commemorated the 40th anniversary of Operation El Dorado Canyon with a specially marked F-15E Strike Eagle honoring the squadron's participation in the 1986 strike against Libya. Operation El Dorado Canyon was a long range precision attack conducted by USAF F-111F aircraft from RAF Lakenheath, with the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing playing a central role. The anniversary markings recognized the courage and professionalism of the aircrews who flew the mission. Operating from RAF Lakenheath, the modern F-15E continues the Panthers' strike heritage while honoring one of the most significant combat operations in the wing's history.