Passing the torch, keeping the heritage

One of the more popular aircraft assigned the 48th Fighter Wing is “The King” F-15C Eagle, the last remaining heritage jet at RAF Lakenheath. The aircraft were painted to honor the 48th Fighter-Bomber Group, which flew World War II P-47 Thunderbolts, in support of operations in Europe, including the

48FW supports Swedish-led exercise

Four F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron are supporting U.S. and Swedish special operations forces in a bilateral exercise, Nov. 12-18, 2020.

48th Civil Engineers got BEEF

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Airmen from the 48th Civil Engineering Squadron recently completed its monthly Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Royal Air Force Feltwell.

48FW, 352 SOW participate in exercise with NATO nations

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing and the 352d Special Operations Wing participated in a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region among NATO partners Oct. 26 - Nov 6.Exercises and engagements in the European area of responsibility demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security

48th FW completes Crimson Warrior

48FW supports Baltic region combined readiness exercise

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Aalborg Air Base, Denmark in support of a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region, Oct. 30, 2020. Participating countries include Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and the U.S.

48FW and RAF jointly test counter-small unmanned aerial systems

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force 8th Force Protection Wing will be conducting a joint test of counter-small unmanned aerial systems, Nov 2 - 6, at RAF Lakenheath.

Ground Transportation: Driving the Mission

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s ground transportation element maintains a fleet of 87 different vehicles, while ensuring safe transportation of base assets critical to maintaining superior combat airpower at Royal Air Force Lakenheath.

Welcome Home, Bolars

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - - Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing returned Oct. 15-24, 2020, from a deployment in support of U.S. Air Force Central Command.

Materiel Management: Supplying combat airpower

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight, also known as M-flight, maintains more than $200 million worth of assets, ensuring Liberty Wing units are supplied and prepared to deliver worldwide responsive combat airpower and support.