By Craig Hoyle2021-04-08T13:30:00+01:00 The US Air Force has formally named its F-15EX fighter the “Eagle II”, as it prepares to launch test and evaluation work on the new platform at Eglin AFB in Florida. “Undefeated in aerial combat, the F-15 Eagle epitomised air superiority in the minds of our enemies, allies, and the American people for over 45 years, but it was not meant to fly forever,” Lieutenant General Duke Richardson, office of the assistant secretary of the air force for acquisition, technology, and logistics military deputy said on 7 April. Source: US Air Force The US Air Force formally named its new fighter at Eglin AFB on 7 April