Photo by Keira Cole | 48th Fighter Wing | 04.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare an F-15E Strike Eagle to be towed during a barrier certification test at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 11, 2025. The test verified the proper configuration and readiness of the aircraft and ground equipment for emergency barrier engagement procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keira Cole)...
Photo by Keira Cole | 48th Fighter Wing | 04.11.2025
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron catches the barrier cable during a certification test on the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 11, 2025. The aircraft completed the barrier engagement to validate the emergency aircraft arresting system and ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keira Cole)...
Photo by Keira Cole | 48th Fighter Wing | 04.11.2025
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, approaches during a barrier certification test at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 11, 2025. The aircraft underwent a barrier engagement to ensure operational readiness and pilot safety in emergency landing scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keira Cole)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown | 48th Fighter Wing | 03.13.2025
U.S. Air Force Airman Fernando Schnaidt, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight inspections during surge training at RAF Lakenheath, England, March 12, 2025. Surge operations are a vital component to the development of aircrew and support personnel, allowing them to build and further improve the skills needed to remain a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown | 48th Fighter Wing | 03.13.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off during surge training at RAF Lakenheath, England, March 12, 2025. Surge operations are a vital component to the development of aircrew and support personnel, allowing them to build and further improve the skills needed to remain a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown | 48th Fighter Wing | 03.13.2025
U.S. Air Force Capt. Colin Schilly, 494th Fighter Squadron pilot and Capt. Astoso Rueda, 494th FS weapons system officer, taxi to the runway during surge training on RAF Lakenheath, England, March 12, 2025. Surge operations are a vital component to the development of aircrew and support personnel, allowing them to build and further improve the skills needed to remain a ready and capable force.......
Photo by Keira Cole | 48th Fighter Wing | 03.13.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off during surge training at RAF Lakenheath, England, March 13, 2025. Surge operations are a vital component to the development of aircrew and support personnel, allowing them to build and further improve the skills needed to remain a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force photo by Keira Cole)...
Photo by Keira Cole | 48th Fighter Wing | 03.12.2025
U.S. Air Force pilot and weapons system officers, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, prepare to taxi in a F-15E Strike Eagle guided by 494th FS crew chief, at RAF Lakenheath, England, March 12, 2025. Surge operations provide aircrew and support personnel the opportunity to train the skills necessary to maintain a ready force, capable of ensuring the collective defense of the U.S., the......
