Feb. 1, 2022 Celebrating the Mighty Eighth Air Force: 80 years of warfighting history On February 1, 1942, the heritage, honors and lineage of the “Mighty Eighth” sprung to life. The Eighth Air Force’s story began during World War II and continues today with a charge to conduct indefinite strategic deterrence anytime, anywhere in order to safeguard the United States of America.
Jan. 24, 2022 Increased flying operations in Thetford Communities in Thetford and surrounding regions may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the 48th Fighter Wing conducts increased flying activities January 24-28.
Dec. 15, 2021 RAF Lakenheath welcomes first 5th Generation F-35 RAF Lakenheath received its first delivery of F-35A Lightning II aircraft December 15. This is the result of a force posture adjustment that has been six years in the making. Announced in 2015, the long-anticipated arrival of the F-35 marks RAF Lakenheath as the first base in United States Air
Nov. 17, 2021 F-15C Missing Man Formation commemorates fallen RAF and USAF personnel The 48th Fighter Wing is flying a Missing Man Formation over Norwich, England, Thursday morning in honor of U.S. Air Force pilot Lt Col William Olson and Royal Air Force veteran David Bullock.
Nov. 3, 2021 Red Returns Home ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron returned from an eight-month long deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2021.
Oct. 27, 2021 Increased flying operations in East Anglia Communities in East Anglia and surrounding regions may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the 48th Fighter Wing conducts increased flying until Thursday.
Oct. 19, 2021 Leadership Connect ‘kicks-off’ and is ‘flying high’ on its launch "Leadership Connect," a unique leadership development program, officially launched on Oct. 6 with a group of United States Air Force participants selected from each of the U.K.-based wings.
Oct. 14, 2021 U.S. Air Force to perform practice fly past over Tottenham Stadium The 48th Fighter Wing based in RAF Lakenheath, England, will again be performing a multiple jet practice flyover of Tottenham Stadium Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.
Oct. 6, 2021 U.S. Air Force performs practice fly past over Tottenham Stadium The 48th Fighter Wing performed a multiple jet practice flyover of Tottenham Stadium today, Oct. 6, 2021.
Oct. 1, 2021 U.S. Air Force activates first Europe-based F-35A Squadron The 48th Fighter Wing has reactivated the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe F-35A squadron. The 495th Fighter Squadron, nicknamed as the “Valkyries,” was activated at exactly 8:49 and 50 seconds, Friday morning, 30 years to the day since its designation as a fighter squadron.