The tail stripe (and wingtip) color choices were a great controversy between maintenance and ops at this time.

F-15s carried red tail stripes by 1983 and added a yellow centered delta shape.

Later on, white trim was added on the numbers, and names were also added, while tail stripes were adjusted.

White was also added to the socks, on the tail stripes, and at the bottom of the yoke, but the color was removed from the pants.

Upon moving to the Reebok Edge design in 2007, the uniforms were updated without the tail stripes.

Initially retained red tail stripe, later replaced by red and white checkered fin caps.

The wing aircraft are identified with a blue tail stripe, and the name "Alaska".

Individuals found off southern Africa may lack the blue tail stripes.

In addition it was painted with RAF roundels and tail stripes.

The red leather bucket seats and red tail stripes were original.