| Scale | 1/72 |
| Manufacturer | Authentic Decal |
| Decal Sheet ID | 72-67 |
| Decal Sheet Title | F-15E Strike Eagles with mission marking |
| Types Featured | F-15E |
Another interesting sheet from Authentic Decals, 72-67 covers nine different F-15E airframes in service in Afghanistan between 2007 and 2009, covering the 4th, 48th and 366th Fighter Wings.
- F-15E-47-MC 89-0487 from the 335th EFS, 4th FW during 2008. Yellow fin flash outlined in gold, black "SJ" tail code, mission markings on the nose and a 335th FS emblem on the left hand CFT;
- F-15E-48-MC 89-0489 from the 336th FS, 4th FW during 2008. Yellow fin flash outlined in gold, black "SJ" tail code, mission markings on the nose and a 336th FS emblem on the left hand CFT;
- F-15E-45-MC 88-1668 from the 336th FS, 4th FW during 2009. Yellow fin flash outlined in gold, black "SJ" tail code, mission markings on the nose and a 336th FS emblem on the left hand CFT;
- F-15E-45-MC 88-1669 from the 336th FS, 4th FW during 2009. Yellow fin flash outlined in gold, black "SJ" tail code, mission markings on the nose and a 336th FS emblem on the left hand CFT;
- F-15E-47-MC 89-0484 from the 335th FS, 4th FW during 2009. Green fin flash outlined in gold, black "SJ" tail code, mission markings on the nose and a 335th FS emblem on the left hand CFT;
- F-15E-53-MC 92-0364 from the 494th FS, 48th FW during 2007. Red fin flash outlined in white, black "LN" tail code, mission markings on the nose, together with a 494th FS emblem on the left hand CFT;
- F-15E-62-MC 98-0133 LN from the 492d FS, 48th FW during 2007. Shown with a green fin flash outlined in gold, although this should actually be blue outlined in gold. Black "LN" tail codes, mission markings on the nose and 492 FS emblem on the left hand CFT.
- F-15E-49-MC 90-0244 MO from the 391st FS, 366th FW during 2008. Orange fin band with black tiger stripes, black "MO" tail code, mission markings on the nose and 391st FS emblem on the left CFT;
- F-15E-49-MC 90-0237 MO from the 391st FS, 366th FW during 2008. Orange fin band with black tiger stripes, black "MO" tail code, mission markings on the nose and 391st FS emblem on the left CFT.
All the aircraft are show during deployments to Afghanistan. All were painted overall Gunship Grey (FS36118); the instructions incorrectly call this "Gunship Light Grey" although the FS number and color references appear to be correct. With the exception of tail codes and unit badges, all markings were black.
Instructions comprise two sides of black and white A4. A single side view is provided for each airframe, with additional scrap views where necessary. A 4 view is also provided for stencilling purposes.
The sheet itself is beautuflly printed and contains a single set of stencils and national markings.
Whilst F-15E's do not tend to be very colourful, Authentic Decals have provided good variety for those wanting to portray Afghanistan-era (ie 2007-2009) aircraft. However, no additional information is provided, so the modeller will have to research weapons loadouts etc themselves, which seems a little of a missed opportunity!
Review and images by Chris St Clair
