USAF F-35 Squadrons at Lakenheath Near Full Readiness
Apr 5, 2025 · The U.S. Air Force is poised to fill out its full complement of F-35 fighters and reach full operational capability with two squadrons at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom this …
RAF Lakenheath welcomes first 5th Generation F-35
Dec 15, 2021 · Announced in 2015, the long-anticipated arrival of the F-35 marks RAF Lakenheath as the first base in United States Air Forces in Europe to receive the new fifth …
Third F-35 squadron for Lakenheath and F-15E phase out
Nov 5, 2025 · In the Long-Term Future Fighter Force Structure report the US Air Force states it plans to add a third F-35A squadron at Lakenheath by transitioning the 494th Fighter …
RAF Lakenheath - Wikipedia
The host wing is the 48th Fighter Wing (48 FW), also known as the Liberty Wing, assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). The wing …
Completion of first phase of upgrade works at RAF Lakenheath
Nov 5, 2024 · Working in collaboration, we’ve delivered world-class facilities that will support the operational readiness of the F-35 fleet and strengthen the infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath.
LIVE US AIR FORCE XMAS FIGHTER TOWN F-15 & F-35 ACTION
In 1977 a fourth squadron joined Lakenheath's 48th, the 495th Tactical Fighter Squadron. They were known as the "Thundervarks" flying the F-111's. However, they deactivated in 1991.
Stealth precision: RAF Lakenheath technicians sustain F-35’s …
Apr 6, 2025 · The work carried out at RAF Lakenheath is closely tied to operational readiness and pilot safety. By ensuring the F-35 remains stealthy, technicians help secure the success of …
Trio of new RAF Lakenheath munitions projects to support US F …
Oct 23, 2025 · New munitions-related facilities to support the Air Force’s F-35A fighter program are being planned at RAF Lakenheath, the largest U.S. base in the United Kingdom.
Culture of collaboration key to success at RAF Lakenheath
Preparation of RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk for the arrival of the new 5th generation F-35 fighter aircraft has not only been trail-blazing and award-winning for its collaborative approach.
F-35s From Hill AFB Arrive In England - twz.com
Mar 20, 2025 · While there are plenty of reasons the visiting stealth fighters could stay put in Europe, RAF Lakenheath is already home to the USAF’s forward deployed F-35A contingent, …