Lakenheath’s 493rd FS wins Raytheon Trophy for 2014
Sam Jerred, 9, salutes Capt. Matthew Tanis, 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, after receiving honorary pilot wings on the flighline during a “Pilot for a Day” event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 4, 2014. Throughout the day, Sam was able to sit in the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle, toured the air traffic control tower and watched aircraft take off from the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin O’Shea/Released)