History of the 15th Test Squadron

[Bjorn]

As you all know we have an extensive list of F-16 units of all air forces all over the world. Although we do pretend to have them 100% complete, there are still some small gaps remaining. One of those is the 15th Test Squadron. This is a unit which we know absolutely sure it existed and operated F-16s. We just want more information about it.

We already know it was based at Hill AFB (during it's F-16 days anyways). The following patches were used, both as official one as a shoulder one.

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15th TS F-16 Flight Test HAFB (Ludo De Beuckeleer collection)

We also have numerous pictures of F-16 79-0402 within the squadron.

USAF F-16A block 10 #79-0402 from the 15th TS is parked on the flightline with opened canopy at Hill AFB on October 29th, 1993. [Airfighters.com photo by Henk Schuitemaker]

USAF F-16A block 10 #79-0402 from the 2872nd TS is buzzing over a lake in the viscinity of Hill AFB. [Photo by Jerry Mayer]

USAF F-16A block 10 #79-0402 from the 15th TS is buzzing over a lake in the viscinity of Hill AFB. [Photo by Jerry Mayer]

We also are told that this unit had close ties with the Ogden Logistic Center and that it would be (not confirmed though) a C-130 test unit now. Allthough this is absolutely not sure. Might also be in the past.

So if anyone has more information about this squadron, please let us know. That way we can give it it's rightfull place in our unit overview.

Greets,