U.S. Air Force F-15s, F-16s and KC-135s Participate in Large Force Exercise
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U.S. Air Force F-15s assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, F-16s assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing and 52nd Fighter Wing, and KC-135s assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing participated in a large force exercise within the North Sea airspace, U.K., May 27, 2020. During the LFE, aircrew conducted Dissimilar Air Combat Training in order to enhance combat readiness and increase tactical proficiency needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance.
A crew chief assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit services the engine of an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)48th Fighter Wing aircrew and Airmen prepare F-15E Strike Eagles prior to takeoffs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2020.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
