04jul2018 photo: F-15C boarding ladder deployed in-flight...

[Stratofreighter]

....see
http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/21 ... ly-flyover

Update: 3:27pm PST—
We just talked to Colonel Victor Sikora, the 144nd Operations Group commander.

He explained that the issue didn't make itself known until the jets were on the move
and the ladder only popped out once they were airborne.

Apparently, the Eagle's ladder has been rated up to a 'high speed'
and has no adverse impact on the F-15's handling characteristics
within its tested envelope.

Considering the flyover speed is 300 knots,
it was in no way a safety factor and the mission was able to continue.

All this was decided after a specific checklist was performed
and the flight had a good handle on the situation.

http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/21 ... ly-flyover