Loss of an Airman at RAF Lakenheath Published Aug. 3, 2025 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- An Airman assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath was involved in a fatal vehicle accident on Aug. 3 at approximately 2:00 a.m. on base. The Airman's name will not be released until 24 hours after the next-of-kin notification. The incident is currently under investigation.