Increased flying operations in Thetford Published Jan. 24, 2022 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- 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. These operations demonstrate our capability to rapidly generate air response and provide aircrew and support personnel stationed at RAF Lakenheath the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. The exercise does not include plans for low-altitude flying in the area. All training will be conducted in accordance with Ministry of Defence and U.K. airspace regulations. Please contact the MOD at SWK-lowflying@mod.gov.uk with any aircraft-related flying concerns.