RAF Lakenheath Profile Banner
RAF Lakenheath Profile
RAF Lakenheath

@48FighterWing

32,687
Followers
534
Following
1,476
Media
5,010
Statuses

The 48th Fighter Wing provides worldwide responsive combat air power and support. Following, RT's and links ≠ endorsement.

Suffolk, UK
Joined November 2013
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
The pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, and confirmed deceased. This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community, and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot's family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron.
1K
1K
5K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Yesterday, Lt Kenneth “Kage” Allen was returned to his family in the United States. To honor our fallen aviator, F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron conducted a Missing Man formation, a time-honored tradition for our #LibertyWing Airman that is no longer with us.
Tweet media one
105
523
4K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! Enjoy this cockpit footage of the missing man tribute for the #MiAmigo75th flypast! #WeAreLiberty !
113
664
4K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Through adversity and tragedy we are humbled as individuals, but together are forged stronger. #WeAreLiberty !
105
459
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Have we mentioned how proud we are to have been part of this? #MiAmigo75th #TonyGotAFlypast #WeAreLiberty
@Alamy_Editorial
Alamy Editorial
5 years
Tony Foulds watches from Endcliffe Park in Sheffield, as warplanes from Britain and the United States stage a flypast tribute to ten US airmen 75 years after he witnessed the crash that killed them 📷Danny Lawson/PA Images - see more at #TonyGotAFlypast
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
20
145
658
86
276
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
UPDATE: Search efforts by Her Majesty's Coastguard have located wreckage from the downed F-15C Eagle and recovery efforts are underway. The pilot is still missing, and search and rescue efforts continue.
194
499
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
We invited Tony Foulds to #theHeath to meet the aircrew and aircraft who participated in last month's #MiAmigo75th flypast. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
103
222
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
"Search and Rescue effort are currently under way, but the pilot and of the aircraft is still missing. We will provide updates as they become available, while prioritizing respect and consideration for the pilot's family." - Col. Will Marshall
246
550
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Lt. Allen, and mourn with his family and fellow Reapers of the 493rd FS. The tremendous outpouring of love and support from our communities has been a ray of light in this time of darkness.”
159
210
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
The 493rd Fighter Squadron flagship departed the #LibertyWing for depot maintenance emblazoned with the name of 1st Lt Kenneth "Kage" Allen, marking his final departure from RAF Lakenheath. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
45
197
2K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
An exciting announcement from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. B-17 crash in Sheffield that claimed 10 American lives. “Look to the skies on 22 February for a very special flyby” - Col. Will Marshall #GetTonyAFlypast
Tweet media one
90
261
1K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
The names of the #Airmen who perished will be displayed on F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron to honor their memory during the #MiAmigo75th flypast this Friday, February 22nd. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
46
207
1K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
3 years
32
169
1K
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
This epic shot from Ben Collins makes us all wish that our office was this cool on Monday mornings. Awesome work Ben! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
117
961
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Big thanks to the @RAFMildenhall #Tanker crew who grabbed this in-flight shot of our #F15 tribute to Lt. Allen. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
92
939
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
69
95
856
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Here it is folks, the #DDay75 missing man flyover footage you've been waiting for, from our #LibertyWing heritage F-15s! #WeAreLiberty U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
34
205
874
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Ready to take on Monday like... #WeAreLiberty ! #ReadyAF
Tweet media one
167
89
853
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
We took the #HeritageF15 out for a spin today... #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
18
123
715
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Strap in and throttle up for another epic #F15Friday ! #WeAreLiberty !
24
163
711
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Exercise Point Blank! @usairforce aircraft flying with the @RoyalAirForce and @Armee_de_lair , improving interoperability & demonstrating collective commitment to regional security. #PartnershipMatters #WeAreLiberty
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
11
168
687
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tweet media one
5
83
619
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tweet media one
10
63
607
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
The second #LibertyWing heritage jet is now dressed to impress for the 493rd Fighter Squadron! #Reapers
Tweet media one
19
95
598
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
We are sincerely grateful to everyone in our extended #community for your support, condolences, and well wishes for Lt. Allen, his family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron. #WeAreLiberty ! #ReaperStrong
Tweet media one
8
45
609
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
2 years
We're in sunny Greece with our Hellenic Air Force allies for the second #PoseidonsRage , to build and expand on our hard work from last year. #PR22 #WeAreLiberty #OwnTheSkies #ReadyAF #NATO @ThirdAirForce @HQUSAFEAFAF @US_EUCOM @usairforce @NATO @HAFspokesman
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
24
104
585
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
ICYMI: the 494th Fighter Squadron made a pass over #RIAT this afternoon, and here's a sneak peak at what it looked like from the inside! #MightyBlackPanthers #WeAreLiberty
16
98
573
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Thank you @RAFMildenhall and @RAFCGY for pulling together with us on this magic moment!
@BBCBreakfast
BBC Breakfast
5 years
Remember Tony? This is the moment we told him that he's getting a flypast 😱✈️⬇️ #BBCBreakfastGotTonyAFlypast #BBCBreakfast
52
201
1K
35
96
592
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
2 years
#EndOfAnEra 🦅 Today we bid farewell to our #F15C fleet. The Eagles will begin a new chapter of service in their careers as they return to the US to continue flying in the @AirNatlGuard . #WeAreLiberty #OwnTheSkies #F15 #Eagle @HQUSAFEAFAF @usairforce @US_EUCOM @NATO
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
17
95
582
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
We are honored to have the American Flag flown in the missing man formation during the #MiAmigo75th ceremony be displayed proudly over Endcliffe park today in memory of the 10 fallen @usairforce #Airmen who gave their lives to protect the citizens of Sheffield. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
13
75
571
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! This epic shot from #theLoop comes from Mark La Roberts! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
10
89
544
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Wishing everyone a very happy and safe July Fourth weekend! #WeAreLiberty ! #ReadyAF ! #IndependanceDay
Tweet media one
24
66
538
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
A @usairforce F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 today in the North Sea. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, the aircraft was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board.
152
317
516
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Slicing our way through the week like... Classic image by Paul Burgess! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
7
100
498
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
2 years
We're about to reach the moment we've all been waiting for as our F-35s are soon to arrive. Here's what makes them so special. #owntheskies #WeAreLiberty #ReadyAF @HQUSAFEAFAF @US_EUCOM @usairforce @388fw @158FighterWing @EielsonAirForce
23
140
523
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
We're feeling the need this Sunday. Turn and Burn with our pilots as they execute a missing man formation over the beaches of Normandy! #WeAreLiberty ! #DDay76 #ReadyAF
14
83
513
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Tweet media one
16
78
515
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
61
504
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tweet media one
3
56
508
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
A little hat-tip to the #Madhatters on this fine Monday morning. #WeAreLiberty ! #OwnTheSkies #ReadyAF
Tweet media one
15
67
494
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Thank you for the support!
@RNLI
RNLI
4 years
Yesterday volunteers from @RnliBridlington and @RNLIScarborough joined the massive search effort off the Yorkshire coast for the pilot of the US Air Force jet. Our condolences go out to the pilot’s family and all at @48FighterWing , RAF Lakenheath.
11
48
401
5
36
483
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Grab your cameras! We're turning the dial up to 11 on operations this week, and there's going to be a whole lot of flying. #WeAreLiberty ! #OwnTheSkies #ReadyAF
Tweet media one
21
62
480
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! Just dropped NEW CONTENT on YouTube! () #WeAreLiberty !
14
90
462
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
"Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence. " - Winston Churchill #WeAreLiberty ! #ReadyAF #DDay76
Tweet media one
5
73
472
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tweet media one
10
57
451
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Greetings from the Isle of Wight! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
10
59
452
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Happy #F15Friday from the #LibertyWing ! This epic display of #CombatAirPower is brought to you by Carl Edwards! #WeAreLiberty
Tweet media one
4
83
418
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
A little something from our #HeritageF15 flypast over Kielce, Poland. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
4
75
453
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tony Foulds, the #LibertyWing salutes your continued service to the memory and care of our fallen #Airmen . You're selfless efforts will forever remain a beacon of inspiration and a symbol of the long-standing partnership of our two nations. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 #ThankYouTony
Tweet media one
7
47
443
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
3 years
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
5
61
432
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
A beautiful silhouette of the #MiAmigo75th missing man formation by Ashley Townsend. Way to capture the essence of the moment Ashley. #WeAreLiberty
Tweet media one
3
50
442
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
~Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.~ We love this incredible shot from Iwan Davies! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
4
51
440
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
13
83
426
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
It doesn't get much sweeter than this... #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
16
57
427
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! This image by Ron Humphreys is truly amazing! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
51
428
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
@AlexFoster85 @mrdanwalker @usairforce We have been made aware of Tony’s incredible dedication and we’re making inquiries to see what we can do to show our appreciation!
22
29
431
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Our tribute to our @RAFMarhamMedia partners continues as we honor the #legacy of the GR4 Tornado on day two of its #FarewellFlypast . Today's winning image, as voted by you, our fans, was submitted by Howyn Roberts. Congratulations Howyn! This image is incredible! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
63
422
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
“The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 #Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy to maintain full readiness to protect our nation’s security and interests.” @GenDaveGoldfein #readyAF
Tweet media one
6
57
387
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Closing out your #StrikeEagle filled Sunday with this crackin shot from Don Jackson-Wyatt! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
10
56
400
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Rolling out of the weekend and into Monday like... #WeAreLiberty ! #ReadyAF
Tweet media one
5
32
418
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Stewart Jack is this week's #LibertyTopShot Winner with this crackin shot of #theKing ! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
9
57
408
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
We just get over how cool our #HeritageF15 looks! Thank you @danseathphotos for this awesome image! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
68
411
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tweet media one
6
74
407
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
FLYPAST UPDATE: To honor the three #MiAmigo crew members laid to rest here in the U.K., our Strike Eagles will also fly over the Cambridge American Cemetery on Friday, expected between 0945-1000. #WeAreLiberty
12
93
407
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Colleagues share food. Wingmen share fate. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
3
57
400
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Here’s a pretty epic aerial view of the #DDay75 heritage F-15s, courtesy of our partners @RAFMildenhall ! #WeAreLiberty #StrongerTogether @AirmanMagazine @AirForceMag
Tweet media one
10
70
395
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” ― Leonardo da Vinci #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
7
60
390
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Tweet media one
9
60
382
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
The #Boss completed his #FiniFlight as commander of the #LibertyWing today. It's a #bittersweet moment as we will all wish him well during his Change of Command ceremony this Friday. #WeAreLiberty !
17
60
391
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Tweet media one
17
101
352
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
2 years
We welcomed two new additions to our #F35 fleet! Beyond providing #FifthGen capability, these two aircraft will serve as the flagships of the 493rd and 495th Fighter Squadrons. ✈️🗽 #WeAreLiberty #OwnTheSkies #ReadyAF @HQUSAFEAFAF @usairforce @US_EUCOM @NATO @theF35JPO
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
0
71
380
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Celebrating the first weekend of 2020 with some glorious #CombatAirPower ! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
6
59
378
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
The tradition of carrying flags during aerial missions and in combat zones has continued throughout Aviation's history. This tradition honors the service of men and women in uniform. #WeAreLiberty #Heritage #Tradition #StrikeEagleSaturday Awesome shot by Leighton Owen
Tweet media one
4
49
366
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
We just can't get over how cool our #HeritageF15 looks! This elevated shot from @tomwills28 is incredible! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
9
56
374
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Someone call Kenny Loggins. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
18
43
366
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
#ThrottleUp ! We've got more #CombatAirPower primed and ready for your Thursday! #WeAreLiberty ! #ReadyAF #OwnTheSkies
Tweet media one
8
28
372
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
It’s time for the #LibertyWing to bid farewell to our #HeritageF15s here’s one last parting shot of the 494th #MightyBlackPanther tail 603 as it makes its way to depot maintenance. Thank you to the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron for capturing this moment. #WeAreLiberty !
13
55
365
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
More #HeritageF15 action for your weekend! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
4
53
363
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Light'em up! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
10
43
362
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! You would have to be crazy to not love this video of the #Madhatters . #WeAreLiberty !
9
71
359
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
2 years
Look to the skies if you want to see what partnership looks like during exercise Poseidon's Rage 22! 🇺🇸🇬🇷 📸: @HAFspokesman #PR22 #WeAreLiberty #OwnTheSkies #ReadyAF #StrongerTogether #NATO @ThirdAirForce @HQUSAFEAFAF @US_EUCOM @usairforce @NATO @USEmbassyAthens
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
4
76
353
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
How is your Monday morning? The #Heath is shaking off dust and getting back at it. The #48th is ready to go. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
13
61
350
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
3 years
"All that I am... I owe the Air Force"- General Chuck Yeager #WeAreLiberty #OwnTheSkies #ReadyAF
Tweet media one
5
43
343
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
Like looking in a mirror. #WeAreLiberty ! #HeritageF15
Tweet media one
7
66
352
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
It's only fitting that our last #LibertyTopShot image to honor the #legacy of the GR4 Tornado on be of #Tonka flying off into the sunset. Today's winning image, was submitted by 9 year-old Jack Ellis. Congratulations Jack! You have a bright future in photography. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
55
356
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
How slick does the 493rd #HeritageF15 look!? Call us bias, but this is one mean #Reaper ! Two down, one to go! We're just as anxious as you are to see number three! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
17
60
355
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
HAPPY NEW YEAR from the #LibertyWing ! #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
18
41
351
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
"Today we pause to remember an attack that took the lives of nearly 3,000 lives at the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and Shanksville, PA." - Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense #NeverForget #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
4
54
354
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
3 years
Tweet media one
8
30
241
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
The completed #HeritageF15 set. #WeAreLiberty !
Tweet media one
12
57
344
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
"We will #remember every rescuer who died in #honor . We will remember every #family who lives in grief. We will remember..." ~ George W. Bush #WeAreLiberty
Tweet media one
7
63
339
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
5 years
The 494th #Panthers flew an American flag in the missing man aircraft during the #MiAmigo75th flypast. The flag was delivered to St Augustine's church in #Sheffield for a ceremony to honor the crew’s sacrifice two days later. #WeAreLiberty
Tweet media one
11
49
340
@48FighterWing
RAF Lakenheath
4 years
Happy #F15Friday from the Liberty Wing! #WeAreLiberty ! #ReadyAF
Tweet media one
6
39
346