European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 15, 1978, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday september 15, 1978 the stars and stripes Page 3 a Oesterberg we comes 7 8 eagles to the Roost on wednesday 18 air Force f-15s from Langley fab va., ceremoniously landed at the Royal Netherlands air base at Oesterberg the Netherlands to assume the 32nd tac fighter Wing s Quick readiness Alert commitment during their transition from f-4s. On hand for the eagles screeching arrival these Royal Netherlands air Force band members above protect their ears. At right Honor guard member . George o. Burton wears the unique insignia of the 32nd tac fighter so. The insignia bearing the Walt Dis Ney studios cartoon wolfhound s head is the Only air Force Crest which incorporates a Crown into the design. The Crown Wreath and 12 oranges represent the dutch Royal family of the House of Orange. Below at left press members and base personnel gather for a Good View of the Landing of the first f-15 from the 1st tac fighter Wing at Langley. At right it. Gen. Benjamin n. Bellis Safe vice commander addresses questions about the f-15 during a press conference. Bellis who helped develop the f-15 systems turned Over the fighters to nato control. Photos for is by l. Emmett Lewis or