Established in 1966, the 15º Gruppo, commonly known as Windhover Squadron, is a component of the 8º Stormo flying out of Gracemeria AFB to defend the capital city of Emmeria. During the celebrations for the squadron's 50th anniversary in 2016 Estovakia invaded, with the element of surprise pushing Emmerian forces west to the island of Khesed, including the 8º Stormo and Windhover along with it. Flying throughout the war alongside their more famous sister squadron, 28º Gruppo "Garuda" flying the F-15EM Attack Eagle, the 15º put up a fierce resistance to the invading forces, ultimately managing to push the Estovakians back completely and liberating all of the occupied territory. Shortly thereafter, alongside Osean naval forces, the Emmerians destroyed the Chandelier railgun complex in the eastern sea. This aircraft, 12-0032, was piloted by the unit's commanding officer, Mag. Daniel Pollini who scored 23 kills throughout the conflict including one member of the infamous Strigon Squadron
