Aviano AB and RAF Lakenheath team up for flying training deployment

By Staff Reports, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Public Affairs / Published July 20, 2018

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F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy land at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, fly over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares to land at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event focused on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities with NATO and other U.S. Air Force assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares to land at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. Approximately 200 Airmen and 14 F-16C aircraft from the 501th FS are participating in a flying training deployment at RAF Lakenheath to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and train in NATO operations with the 48th Fighter Wing and British allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi after landing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrives at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS is participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Small)

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Approximately 200 Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in a flying training deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and train in NATO operations with the 48th Fighter Wing and British allies.

During this training event, 14 F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron will participate in training focused on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities with NATO and other U.S. Air Force assets.

Through strengthened relationships and engagements with our allies, the U.S. and NATO demonstrate our shared commitment to a peaceful, stable and secure Europe.