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2 unusual facts about RAF Lakenheath


Norwich Devils

The roster consists of a mix of local players as well as players from the local airbases at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath along with players from the local university team the UEA Pirates.

Schilling Air Force Base

Attached to the 7th Air Division From 9 June to 9 September 1955 while deployed to RAF Lakenheath, England.


John W. Doucette

He remained there until he assigned as Chief of Readiness of the 48th Fighter Wing and an assistant operations officer with the 493d Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath in England.

RAF Fairford

In 1948 the Americans occupied RAF stations including Fairford, Brize Norton, Burtonwood, Greenham Common, Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Woodbridge to build up a deterrent in Europe against the Soviets.

Soham murders

The girls' bodies were found in a ditch near the perimeter fence of RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, about six miles from Soham, on 17 August.

Timeline of the 2005 London bombings

In response to public pressure, the United States Air Force bases at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk lift travel bans imposed on service personnel in the wake of the bombings.


see also

48th Fighter Wing

Likewise, General Charles L. Donnelly, Jr., Commander-in-Chief, USAFE, visited RAF Lakenheath on 17 February 1987 and presented decorations to those who participated in the operation.

492nd

492d Fighter Squadron (492 FS), part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England

493rd

493d Fighter Squadron (493 FS), nicknamed "The Grim Reapers", part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England

494th

494th Fighter Squadron (494 FS), part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England

Nicole Malachowski

She served two operational tours at RAF Lakenheath, England, with the 48th Fighter Wing; assignment to the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB; and as an Air Liaison Officer supporting the 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Red Cloud, South Korea.