#@48th Fighter Wing

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Good to be back... by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: I was treated to a good number of very nice passes on my first visit to the Mach Loop for a while... Here USAF F-35 5683 displays a perfect topside at Bwlch. Aircraft: United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II AF 22-5683/LN from 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath. Location: Bwlch yr Oerddrws, Gwynedd, Wales.

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Making history! 📜

Last week, two @usairforce F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England, made history by landing on a highway strip less than 100 feet wide in Ranua, Finland, during Exercise BAANA 2024.

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1918 04 Remember me - Russell Smith

Remember Me? depicts a hypothetical but plausible encounter between and Bristol F2.b of 48th Squadron, RAF and a Fokker Dr.1 triplane piloted by Leutnant d. R. Friedrich "Fritz" Kempf of Jasta 2 (Boelcke). The scene depicts Kempf zooming up and past the Bristol, catching the crew by surprise. The client was fairly specific about the attitudes and positions of the aircraft, but he left the overall composition and the choice of Bristol markings up to me.The Bristol Fighter was a maneuverable, heavily armed two-seater biplane, and one of the most successful fighters of the war. It got off to a poor start during "Bloody April" when it was introduced to the Western Front by the inexperienced pilots. Believing that the aircraft was structurally weak, pilots avoided violent maneuvers during combat. It was soon realized, however, that the Bristol fighter was actually a very sturdy aircraft that could be maneuvered as if it were a single seat fighter with rear protection. Bristol crews met with great success by using their aircraft in that capacity. By the end of the war over 240 pilots and gunners achieved ace status in the type. My choice of markings for this particular Bristol was personal. Growing up in SC I often attended the Shawfest airshow at Shaw Air Force Base located in Sumter. In my 20’s, as a budding aviation artist, I donated a painting to the 20th Fighter Wing which was based at Shaw AFB at the time. For those reasons I have had long felt a familiar connection to Shaw AFB. A few years back, though that connection became very personal. While doing some research on Ancestry I found that I had a great great grandfather who was a Shaw and who was born in Sumter, SC. I knew immediately there had to be a connection to Shaw AFB. After further research I came to find that Shaw AFB was named after 1st Lt. Ervin David “Molly” Shaw, the first Sumterite killed in the WWI & the only Sumter Aviator to die in combat. Shaw served with the 48th Squadron, RAF, British Expeditionary Force. In combat, he is credited with shooting down two enemy aircraft. On July 9, 1918, well behind enemy lines on a scouting mission, he and his British observer were greatly outnumbered by enemy scout planes and they perished in battle. They were flying Bristol F2b B-1113 at the time. As it turns out, 1st Lt. Ervin David Shaw, after whom Shaw AFB is named, was my great-grandmother’s cousin!Frederich "Fritz" Kempf was born in May 1894 in Freiburg in the town of Breisgau in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg. At age 19, he joined infantry in October 1913 and by August of the following year was promoted to Unteroffizier . After being wounded in battle and a lengthy hospital stay he applied for a transfer to the Luftstreitkraefte. Once accepted he arrived at FEA 3 in Gotha on May 6, 1915. He was then sent back to Freiburg to complete training and then on to FEA 9 at Darmstadt at the end of November 1915. In March 1917, after serving with various aviation units, he received the Iron Cross 1st Class and joined Jasta 2 "Boelcke". He scored his first victory on 29 April - a BE2c near Le Pave. His second was a Sopwith Pup on 5 June at Masnieres, then the 3rd was a Camel on 20 Oct. at Gravenstafel.He was sent to Jasta-Schule I as an instructor , returning to Jasta Boelcke in January 1918. On 8 May he scored his fourth victory, a Camel west of Steenwerke. He returned to Jasta-Schule I in August 1918 where he served until the end of the war. Although he only had 4 victories to his credit at war’s end, Kempf was none the less a respected and valued member of Jasta Boelcke. He died in August 1966.Of the aircraft that Fritz Kempf flew during his wartime career, perhaps the most recognizable were a pair of Fokker Dr.1 triplanes which carried similar

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Two USAF F-15Es and an F-15C from the 48th Fighter Wing in heritage liveries commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day refuel from a KC-135R belonging to the 100th Air Refueling Wing

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In the year 1863, a time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai of all walks of life flock to Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi—a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the Shogunate system. In time, this group would become one of the greatest (and most famous) movements in Japanese history... the Shinsengumi! Into this fierce milieu steps Kamiya Seizaburo, a young would-be warrior who, though lacking in combat experience, possesses a fiery enthusiasm to both aid the Mibu-Roshi in their mission and to avenge his wrongfully murdered family. One of the Mibu-Roshi's most gifted (and immature) swordsmen, the legendary Okita Soji, agrees to take Seizaburo under his wing. What no one suspects, least of all Soji, is that Seizaburo is actually a girl named Tominaga Sei in disguise! Note: In 2003 Kaze Hikaru won the 48th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shoujo category.

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F-35A dell'USAF operano da autostrade finlandesi Una coppia di caccia bombardieri F-35A Lightning II dell'USAF, in forza al 48th Fighter Wing di stanza nel Regno Unito ha operato da un raccordo autostradale finlandese

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing on the way to a D-Day event held at Omaha Beach, France, June 6, 2024. (urias)

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US 48th Fighter Wing F-15Es Getting APG-82(V)1 Radar

The U.S. 48th Fighter Wing Component Maintenance Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, is currently home to the only avionics Centralized Repair Facility (CRF) capable of repairing F-15 radar Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) with the help of the Enhanced Aircraft Radar Test Station (EARTS). In an era of Great Power Competition that's rapidly evolving, the U.S. Air Force is looking to continue its air dominance, and that requires change in areas where outdated equipment is quickly being challenged by new technology. To answer that challenge the fighter wing’s avionics CRF, in the coming months is planning to replace the last operational EARTS in the U.S. Air Force that has served as the primary repair facility for the entire F-15E fleet since 2021.

The U.S. 48th Fighter Wing Component Maintenance Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, is currently home to the only avionics Centralized Repair Facility (CRF) capable of repairing F-15 radar Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) with the help of the Enhanced Aircraft Radar Test Station (EARTS). In an era of Great Power Competition that’s rapidly evolving, the U.S. Air Force is looking to continue its air…

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DVIDS – Video – AFN TV In Focus: 31st FW integrates with 48th FW at Aviano Air Base to Strengthen Interoperability

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The United States has military bases located in many countries around the world to support its global military operations. Here is a list of the 50 largest US military bases located outside of the United States, along with some details about their location and purpose:

1. Camp Humphreys - South Korea - Home to the US Army's 8th Army and over 30,000 personnel, Camp Humphreys is located south of Seoul and is the largest US military base in South Korea.

2. Ramstein Air Base - Germany - Located in southwestern Germany, Ramstein is the headquarters of the US Air Forces in Europe and Africa and home to over 54,000 personnel.

3. Kadena Air Base - Japan - Located on the island of Okinawa, Kadena is home to the US Air Force's 18th Wing and over 18,000 personnel.

4. Yokota Air Base - Japan - Located near Tokyo, Yokota is home to the US Air Force's 5th Air Force and over 14,000 personnel.

5. Camp Arifjan - Kuwait - A major logistics base located in Kuwait, Camp Arifjan is home to over 13,000 personnel and supports US military operations throughout the Middle East.

6. Ali Al Salem Air Base - Kuwait - Located in western Kuwait, Ali Al Salem is home to the US Air Force's 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and over 5,000 personnel.

7. Bagram Air Base - Afghanistan - Located north of Kabul, Bagram is a major logistics and air transportation hub for US military operations in Afghanistan.

8. Al Udeid Air Base - Qatar - Home to the US Air Force's 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and over 11,000 personnel, Al Udeid is a major logistics and air transportation hub for US military operations throughout the Middle East.

9. Incirlik Air Base - Turkey - Located in southern Turkey, Incirlik is home to the US Air Force's 39th Air Base Wing and over 5,000 personnel.

10. Naval Support Activity Bahrain - Bahrain - Located in Manama, Bahrain, NSA Bahrain supports US Navy operations in the Persian Gulf and is home to over 6,000 personnel.

11. Camp Lemonnier - Djibouti - A major logistics and intelligence hub located in the Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier is home to over 4,000 personnel.

12. Naval Station Rota - Spain - Located on the southern coast of Spain, Naval Station Rota is home to the US Navy's 6th Fleet and over 5,000 personnel.

13. Souda Bay Naval Base - Greece - Located on the island of Crete, Souda Bay is a major logistics and support base for US Navy operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.

14. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia - British Indian Ocean Territory - A remote island base located in the Indian Ocean, NSF Diego Garcia is a major logistics and support base for US Navy operations in the Middle East and Asia.

15. RAF Lakenheath - United Kingdom - Home to the US Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing and over 5,000 personnel, RAF Lakenheath is located in eastern England.

16. RAF Mildenhall - United Kingdom - Located in eastern England, RAF Mildenhall is home to the US Air Force's 100th Air Refueling Wing and over 3,500 personnel.

17. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - Alaska - A joint Army and Air Force base located near Anchorage, JBER is home to the US Army's Alaska Command and over 10,000 personnel.

18. Naval Air Station Sigonella - Italy - Located on the island of Sicily, NAS Sigonella is a major logistics and support base for US Navy operations in the Mediterranean and Africa.

19. Aviano Air Base - Italy - Home to the US Air Force's 31st Fighter Wing and over 5,000 personnel, Aviano is located in northeastern Italy.

20. Spangdahlem Air Base - Germany - Located in western Germany, Spangdahlem is home to the US Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing and over 4,000 personnel.

21. Rota Naval Station - Spain - Located on the southwestern coast of Spain, Rota is home to the US Navy's 6th Fleet and over 5,000 personnel.

22. Camp Bondsteel - Kosovo - A major logistics and intelligence base located in Kosovo, Camp Bondsteel is home to over 700 personnel.

23. Kunsan Air Base - South Korea - Located on the western coast of South Korea, Kunsan is home to the US Air Force's 8th Fighter Wing and over 3,500 personnel.

24. Osan Air Base - South Korea - Located south of Seoul, Osan is home to the US Air Force's 51st Fighter Wing and over 5,000 personnel.

25. Camp Casey - South Korea - Located near the border with North Korea, Camp Casey is home to the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division and over 5,000 personnel.

26. Camp Red Cloud - South Korea - Located near Seoul, Camp Red Cloud is home to the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division and over 4,000 personnel.

27. Thule Air Base - Greenland - Located in northern Greenland, Thule is a strategic early warning radar and satellite tracking station for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and home to over 1,000 personnel.

28. Camp Darby - Italy - A major logistics and support base located near Pisa, Camp Darby is home to over 2,000 personnel.

29. RAF Croughton - United Kingdom - Located in central England, RAF Croughton is home to the US Air Force's 501st Combat Support Wing and over 1,500 personnel.

30. Camp Marmal - Afghanistan - Located in northern Afghanistan, Camp Marmal is a major logistics and support base for US military operations in the region and home to over 2,000 personnel.

31. Camp Buehring - Kuwait - A major logistics and training base located in Kuwait, Camp Buehring is home to over 5,000 personnel.

32. Camp Victory - Iraq - Located near Baghdad, Camp Victory is a major logistics and support base for US military operations in Iraq and home to over 5,000 personnel.

33. Camp Ar Ramadi - Iraq - A former US Marine Corps base located in western Iraq, Camp Ar Ramadi is now home to the Iraqi Army.

34. Camp Taji - Iraq - A former US Army base located near Baghdad, Camp Taji is now home to the Iraqi Army.

35. Camp Liberty - Iraq - A former US Army base located near Baghdad, Camp Liberty is now home to the Iraqi Army.

36. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam - Hawaii - A joint Navy and Air Force base located near Honolulu, JBPHH is home to the US Pacific Command and over 20,000 personnel.

37. Andersen Air Force Base - Guam - Located on the island of Guam, Andersen is home to the US Air Force's 36th Wing and over 2,500 personnel.

38. Naval Base Guam - Guam - Located on the island of Guam, NB Guam supports US Navy operations in the Western Pacific and is home to over 6,000 personnel.

39. Naval Air Facility Atsugi - Japan - Located near Tokyo, NAF Atsugi is a major logistics and support base for US Navy operations in the Pacific and home to over 6,000 personnel.

40. Misawa Air Base - Japan - Located in northern Japan, Misawa is home to the US Air Force's 35th Fighter Wing and over 5,000 personnel.

41. Camp Zama - Japan - Located near Tokyo, Camp Zama is home to the US Army's Japan District and over 4,000 personnel.

42. Yokosuka Naval Base - Japan - Located near Tokyo, Yokosuka is a major logistics and support base for US Navy operations in the Pacific and home to over 13,000 personnel.

43. Camp Foster - Japan - Located on the island of Okinawa, Camp Foster is home to the US Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force and over 10,000 personnel.

44. Camp Schwab - Japan - Located on the island of Okinawa, Camp Schwab is home to the US Marine Corps' 4th Marine Regiment and over 2,000 personnel.

45. Camp Hansen - Japan - Located on the island of Okinawa, Camp Hansen is home to the US Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Division and over 6,000 personnel.

46. Camp Kinser - Japan - Located on the island of Okinawa, Camp Kinser is home to the US Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Logistics Group and over 2,500 personnel.

47. Camp Courtney - Japan - Located on the island of Okinawa, Camp Courtney is home to the US Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Division and over 3,000 personnel.

48. Camp Mujuk - South Korea - Located near the city of Pohang, Camp Mujuk is a major training base for US and South Korean forces.

49. Camp Casey - South Korea - Located near the border with North Korea, Camp Casey is home to the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division and over 5,000 personnel.

50. Camp Humphreys - South Korea - Home to the US Army's 8th Army and over 30,000 personnel, Camp Humphreys is the largest US military base in South Korea.

These bases play an important role in supporting the US military's global operations and their strategic locations allow for rapid response to potential threats and emergencies around the world.

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"You seem to come and go, I never seem to know" by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: An apt description of waiting for low flying fast jets... USAF F-35 19-5493 creates streamers as it makes the turn towards Bwlch in the Mach Loop. Aircraft: United States Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II AF 19-5493/LN from 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk. Location: Bwlch yr Oerddrws, Gwynedd, Wales. Random Song Reference: Ride - "Vapour Trail"

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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct bilateral interoperability training with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons over the North Sea,

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48th Fighter Wing conducts night operations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath

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USAF General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark from the 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales gunnery range, Navarre, Spain, 1 Nov 1986. 

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F-15E Strike Eagle Boss Jet approaching Cad in the Mach Loop.