An F-15E Strike Eagle painted in the 492nd Fighter Squadron’s heritage colors, inspired by its P-47 Thunderbolt predecessor, takes off from the flight line at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 24, 2019. The 48th Fighter Wing is participating in a readiness exercise from 23-25 April focused on continuous operations over a 48-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeline Herzog)