Photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel | 48th Fighter Wing | 05.09.2025
The Mach Loop valley, Wales, May 9, 2025. The Mach Loop is a gathering place for plane spotters throughout the United Kingdom to gather and photograph tactical flying maneuvers performed by aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel)...
Courtesy Photo | 48th Fighter Wing | 11.30.2017
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron conducts a low flying training sortie through the "Mach Loop" valleys in northern Wales, Nov. 30, 2017. Low flying training operations help both aircrew and support personnel on the ground meet essential and time-sensitive currency requirements and are necessary to maintain a ready, capable force. (Courtesy photo by Nigel Blake)...
Courtesy Photo | 48th Fighter Wing | 05.09.2017
A 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle maneuvers through the "Mach Loop" valleys in northern Wales, Sept. 5, 2017. The 492nd and 494th Fighter Squadrons train regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight. (Courtesy photo by Nigel Blake)...
Courtesy Photo | 48th Fighter Wing | 04.16.2012
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron flies through the "Mach Loop" valleys in northern Wales, April 16, 2012. Low flying training operations help both aircrew and support personnel on the ground meet essential and time-sensitive currency requirements and are necessary to maintain a ready, capable force. (Courtesy photo by Nigel Blake)...
