Cherry Picker

Airman Teresa Ritter, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage apprentice, operates a cherry picker while storing parts at the central storage warehouse at RAF Lakenheath May 18. The Airmen maintain positive control of more than 37 thousand parts, the parts range from aircraft components to washing detergent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eboni Knox)

Photo Essay | 48th LRS central storage stays stocked

Published May 27, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox
48th Fighter Wing

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage warehouse is the go-to store for parts of any kind around base. From the flightline to the dining facility, this warehouse keeps track of more than 37,000 items. All the parts in the warehouse are valued at $1.2 billion, supporting three fighter squadrons of F15 C, D and E model aircrafts and one squadron of HH-60G rescue helicopters.

The warehouse manages programs which ensure the first parts into the warehouse are the first ones to leave the warehouse. With a very high annual inventory accuracy rate, central storage is keeping the Liberty Wing parts on track.

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