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US Air Force: RAF Lakenheath

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 March 2025UIN 36207

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the role is of USAF 48th Fighter Wing’s Operations Group stationed at RAF Lakenheath.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The 48th Operations Group oversees the operation support, execution and sustainment of all flight and airfield operations for the 48th Fighter Wing. It maintains combat-ready forces in support of operations and deterrence for U.S. European Command, U.S Africa Command and NATO operations.

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