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493rd and 495th Fighter Squadrons Have Received Their Flagship F-35A Aircraft

April 19, 2022 David Cenciotti

The commanders’ jets are the latest additions to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath. At around 18.00LT on Friday Apr. 15, 2022, two F-35A aircraft, both sporting the squadron commander markings for the 493rd […]

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First F-35 For The ‘Grim Reapers’ Of The 493rd Fighter Squadron Spotted During Test Flight

March 9, 2022 Stefano D'Urso

The new Lightning IIs will replace the unit’s F-15C Eagle air superiority fighters that are being transferred to the Air National Guard. The first F-35A Lightning II sporting the markings of the 493rd Fighter Squadron […]

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RAF Lakenheath Has Become The First Base in Europe To Receive U.S. Air Force F-35s

December 16, 2021 David Cenciotti

The first F-35A aircraft of the newly formed 495th Fighter Squadron have arrived in the UK. Four F-35A aircraft departed from Fort Worth, Texas, arrived at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, on Dec. 15, 2021, marking […]

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U.S. Air Force Officially Activates 495th Fighter Squadron At RAF Lakenheath

October 4, 2021 Stefano D'Urso

The “Valkyries” will be the first Europe-based USAF F-35 squadron, with the first aircraft expected to arrive at their new home later this year. During an official ceremony at RAF Lakenheath on October 1, 2021, […]

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F-15E Rocketing Through Lake District Valleys Marks Return Of The 48th FW Strike Eagles in LFA 17

December 7, 2020 David Cenciotti

The F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing have used LFA 17 for their low level training again. Two F-15E Strike Eagle jets belonging to the 48th FW based at RAF Lakenheath, UK, engaged […]

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