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48th FW flying training continues during pandemic

By A1C Rhonda Smith / Published May 05, 2020

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. The Liberty Wing continues flying operations during the current COVID-19 pandemic as the 48th Fighter Wing remains the center of gravity for combat airpower in Europe and must remain ready to support and defend the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. The Liberty Wing continues flying operations during the current COVID-19 pandemic as the 48th Fighter Wing remains the center of gravity for combat airpower in Europe and must remain ready to support and defend the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

Airmen assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron’s power production shop inspect an aircraft arresting system on the flightline at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen of the power production shop perform constant preventative maintenance on the system to ensure it will always be ready to save aircrew and jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)
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Airmen assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron’s power production shop inspect an aircraft arresting system on the flightline at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen of the power production shop perform constant preventative maintenance on the system to ensure it will always be ready to save aircrew and jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues flying operations to maintain trained and ready combat air forces in order to safeguard U.S. and allied national security interests, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues flying operations to maintain trained and ready combat air forces in order to safeguard U.S. and allied national security interests, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

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ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)
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