RAF Lakenheath 493rd FGS Art
RAF Lakenheath 493rd FGS Art.
Embark on a journey through aviation history with this remarkable canvas art featuring the 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron (493rd FGS), fondly known as “The Reapers,” stationed at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. With roots dating back to the 1940s, the squadron’s lineage is steeped in honor and tradition, having maintained a prestigious lineup of aircraft including the P-47 Thunderbolt, F-100D Super Sabre, F-4D, F-111F, F-15C, and now the F-35. This artwork captures the spirit and dedication of The Reapers as they continue to uphold “The Gold Standard” in aviation maintenance. Their unwavering commitment to excellence shines through in every detail, reflecting a legacy of superior performance and readiness.
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Royal Air Force Lakenheath or RAF Lakenheath is a Royal Air Force station near the village of Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, UK, 4.7 miles (7.6 km) north-east of Mildenhall and 8.3 miles (13.4 km) west of Thetford. The installation’s perimeter borders Brandon. Despite being an RAF station, Lakenheath currently only hosts United States Air Force units and military personnel. The host wing is the 48th Fighter Wing, also known as the “Liberty Wing”, assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. The wing operates the F-15E Strike Eagle and the F-35A Lightning II.
The first use of Lakenheath Warren as a Royal Flying Corps airfield was during the First World War, when the area was made into a bombing and ground-attack range for aircraft flying from RFC Feltwell and RFC Thetford. In 1940, the Air Ministry selected Lakenheath as an alternative for nearby RAF Mildenhall and used it as a decoy airfield. Surfaced runways were constructed in 1941, with the main runway being 3,000 feet (910 m), and the two subsidiary runways at 2,000 feet (610 m). Check out this stunning RAF Lakenheath 493rd FGS Art by – Squadron Posters!
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