Strike Eagles after dark

An F-15E Strike Eagle takes-off for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots remain ready to meet future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Strike Eagles after dark

Two F-15E Strike Eagles taxi for take-off for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots remain ready to meet future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Strike Eagles after dark

An F-15E Strike Eagle stands by to take-off for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. Strike Eagles have been assigned to RAF Lakenheath for 25 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Strike Eagles after dark

An F-15E Strike Eagle takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)

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Strike Eagles after dark

An F-15E Strike Eagle launches for takeoff at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. F-15s have been assigned to RAF Lakenheath for 25 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Strike Eagles after dark

An F-15E Strike Eagle stands by to take off for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Strike Eagles after dark

Published April 26, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- An F-15E Strike Eagle takes-off for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 19. Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots remain ready to meet future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)