Sh1n (@hey_itsmyturn) reposted an update from @DefenceGeek reporting that the first group of four returning F-15E “SJ” aircraft from the 4th Fighter Wing had arrived at RAF Mildenhall (EGUN) under Coronet East 117.

According to @DefenceGeek, six more aircraft were believed to remain at Sigonella (LICZ) following an attempted movement the previous day, while up to 13 others remained in CENTCOM. That estimate did not include one aircraft reportedly shot down by Kuwait in March.

Today's reported movement:

  • KC-135R “CLEAN61” — 63-8872 — #AE014E — LROP
  • KC-135R “CLEAN62” — 58-0051 — #AE0382 — LRCK
  • KC-135R “CLEAN63” — unidentified — LFOA
  • F-15E “TABOR21” — 89-0490 — #AE275F — “SJ”
  • F-15E “TABOR22” — 87-0181 — #AE1792 — “SJ”
  • F-15E “TABOR23” — 89-0492 — #AE179C — “SJ”
  • F-15E “TABOR24” — 89-0505 — #AE179B — “SJ”

The four F-15Es deployed to CENTCOM in March 2026 under Coronet East 045. The accompanying image was credited to @havoc_aviation and used with permission.