Panthers Return Home

F-15E Strike Eagles and their aircrews from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 48th Fighter Wing returned here in waves from May 8-16, following a seven-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

48th Fighter Wing RAPCON: Behind the radar

The 48th Operations Support Squadron's Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facility at RAF Lakenheath ensures the security and readiness of military and civilian flight operations around the clock by managing an airspace of up to 60 nautical miles in radius and 20,000 feet in altitude.

48th Fighter Wing conducts annual fuel spill exercise

VR technology improves vehicle management training at RAF Lakenheath

The 48th Fighter Wing's Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight at RAF Lakenheath oversees all government-owned vehicles on the base and is newly implementing the use of virtual reality to enhance training for new Airmen.

The Last of its Kind

The 48th Fighter Wing Component Maintenance Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, is currently home to the only avionics Centralized Repair Facility (CRF) capable of repairing F-15 radar Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) with the help of the Enhanced Aircraft Radar Test Station (EARTS).

Transforming logistics with Kinetic Cargo

The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron has recently implemented Project Kinetic Cargo, enhancing logistics processes and bolstering cargo handling capabilities within the squadron.

48th SFS enhances mission readiness with upgraded infrastructure

The newly introduced facilities include a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Barn, an expanded armory, an expanded guardmount room and a refurbished weapon cleaning area.

New F-35 Field Training Detachment facility at RAF Lakenheath

The 48th Fighter Wing unveiled a new training facility Feb. 8, 2024, which is set to be used for the education and training of members who support the fifth generation aircraft of the Liberty Wing.

2023 RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell PFAS Sampling Results

In November 2023 the 48th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight conducted sampling for 29 PFAS analytes at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell, and RAF Mildenhall. Sampling was performed using EPA Method 533 and EPA Method 537.1 in accordance with EPA requirements.

Make no bones about it: Double celebration as two MWDs retire at RAF Lakenheath

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dogs Ukkie and Cchuy officially retired at a joint ceremony honoring their service, which began with Cchuy immediately lightening the occasion as he barked along to the entire American National Anthem, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023.