Strike Eagles At RAF Lakenheath

January 26, 2022

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January 5, 2022 - Scenes of U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagles conducting flight operations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath (RAFL) under a blue sky. The Strike Eagle has the second highest payload of all fighter aircraft in the U.S. Air Force’s inventory, second only to the F-15EX.

1. F-15E Strike Eagles wait on a ramp prior to takeoff.

2. An F-15E Strike Eagle takes off.

3. Members from the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an aircraft for flight as an F-15E Strike Eagle flies past.

4. An F-15E Strike Eagle pulls out of a low approach and prepares to land.

Aircrew train as often as possible in order to maintain their skills and remain ready for anything that they may run into during combat operations.

The 48th FW at RAFL is the U.S. Air Force only F-15 (F-15E and F-15C) fighter wing in Europe that brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight, such as the most advanced Joint Direct Attack Munitions used by the F-15E. It provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability and multi-staged improvement program avionics.

When teamed together, the F-15E and F-15C provide an air combat capability never before seen in the history of airpower. 

Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman John Ennis.

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