• PRESS RELEASE: 48th Fighter Wing downed aircraft

    A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 today in the North Sea. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board. The cause of the crash as well as the

  • RAF Feltwell ALS implements virtual course

    As Airmen progress through their careers and become first line supervisors, they are required to complete Airman Leadership School as part of their professional military education before officially becoming non-commissioned officers.

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA conducts first large force exercise amidst COVID-19

    U.S. Air Force F-15s assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing here, F-16s assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, F-16s assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, KC-135s assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, and NATO AWACS from Geilenkirchen

  • 48th Fighter Wing ensures combat readiness

    Two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron fly over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 20, 2020. The 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa.

  • 48th Fighter Wing conducts flying operations

    An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 14, 2020. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

  • RAF Feltwell VTF provides pet care, ensures MWD readiness

    The RAF Feltwell Veterinary Treatment Facility helps maintain the health of the military working dogs and servicemember’s pets in the local area by performing wellness exams, vaccines, health certificates and basic sick call exams.

  • Point Blank exercise adapts to pandemic restrictions

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – More than 45 aircraft from the Royal Air Force and U.S. Air Force participated in exercise Point Blank 20-02 over the North Sea May 12, 2020. The joint event, held quarterly in the United Kingdom was the first to be conducted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.