Lakenheath back to full strength

[Philwinward]

Back in the day, Lockheed supplied various techies to support the SR71 det at Mildenhall. There's a long history of various companies doing this, so would imagine that there are Boeing tec-reps at Lakenheath, to support the local F15 force.

Forgot about the tech-reps. Should’ve considered them, especially as one of my old dog walking friends was a tec-rep at Mildenhall for the Osprey !!

[AlexanderClover]

Obviously just to clear some things up, Bullet did return from Ramstein (Don't know the date)

All jets are back at LN.

=88 active fast jets on base as at 09:50 on 06/03/2025 (42 F-15E, 46 F-35A[41 LN, 5 WA])

[slogen51]

06/03/2025 Retro 51-53 returned to Lakenheath from Warner-Robbins behind Blue 01 KC-46 16-46019

Tails confirmed on panther ops by WhiskeyMike

91-0309
01-2003
91-0326

=91 active fast jets on base as at 18:00 on 06/03/2025 (45 F-15E, 46 F-35A[41 LN, 5 WA])

Known EPAWSS
91-0332
91-0329
It is likely that 91-0326 has EPAWSS as it did go to Kelly as did 332 and 329
____________________________________________________
The 9 Strike Eagles away on depot maintenance are :

Eight potentially at Warner-Robbins :-
91-0314 went 07/06/2023 '494FS'
91-0320 went 07/06/2023 ( *noted at Kelly* )
91-0321 went 27/01/2024 not read off
91-0307 went 27/01/2024 not read off
91-0303 blue went 19/04/2024 Retro 51
91-0308 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.
01-2001 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.
01-2004 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.

One F-15E outstanding F-15E went to Kelly AFB where there is a 'Contractor Field Team '
98-0133 blue went 02/05/2023

[Arran J]

Do we know if its a normal flying week at Lakenheath next week? Visiting the base kn the 20th March

Thanks in advance

[slogen51]

I don't know for sure but I guess it should be back to normal although the extra shift hours worked this week could result in some time off?

[slogen51]

12 HL F-35A arrived over two evenings, Tabor 11-14 and Tabor 21-24 on 19/03 and Tabor 31-34 on 20th of March


=103 active fast jets on base as at 19:00 on 20/03/2025 (45 F-15E, 58 F-35A[41 LN, 5 WA, 12 HL])

[slogen51]

Only four HL F-35A managed to get away on Friday 21 March
Tabor 11- 14 airborne

5258
5259
5566
5262

=99 active fast jets on base as at 17:00 on 21/03/2025 (45 F-15E, 54 F-35A[41 LN, 5 WA, 8 HL])

[slogen51]

24-03-2025 Tabor 21-24 and Tabor 31-34 HL F-35A finally departed east this morning

Tabor 21-24 airborne
5611
5610
5686
5568

Tabor 31-34 airborne
5282 '419 OG' Lady Pilot as on inbound
5488 '388FW'
5263
5237

08:11 Valkyrie 01 airborne direct NAVPI to LIMN Cameri 'for maintenance, not coming back today '
19-5475/LN 495FS

=90 active fast jets on base as at 17:00 on 24/03/2025 (45 F-15E, 45 F-35A[40 LN, 5 WA])

____________________________________________________
The 9 Strike Eagles away on depot maintenance are :

Eight potentially at Warner-Robbins :-
91-0314 went 07/06/2023 '494FS'
91-0320 went 07/06/2023 ( *noted at Kelly* )
91-0321 went 27/01/2024 not read off
91-0307 went 27/01/2024 not read off
91-0303 blue went 19/04/2024 Retro 51
91-0308 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.
01-2001 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.
01-2004 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.

One F-15E remaining F-15E went to Kelly AFB where there is a 'Contractor Field Team '
98-0133 blue went 02/05/2023

One F-35A away on maintenance **
19-5475 495FS departed 24/03/2025 to Cameri Italy as Valkyrie 01

[slogen51]

**Fairly superficial article about the first USAF F-35A 19-5475 going to Cameri for Depot Maintenance


https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/27/f ... -facility/

Read it on FC first!

[colt41]

One F-35A away on maintenance **
19-5475 495FS departed 24/05/2025 to Cameri Italy as Valkyrie 01

The F-35 19-5475 couldn't have departed on 24/05/25 because that's a couple of months away? I think it should be 24/03/25

[slogen51]

Oh yes

( the F-35A does have exceptional capabilities but time travel has not been mentioned - could be confusing if things depart before they arrive!)

Edited

[pg1610]

Mike dint six F35 head off to Netherlands yesterday ?

[slogen51]

Good point- did they go or did they fog cancel?

Just looked at the movement page

Six 495FS did go after I went home - thanks to everyone especially Fiann and Maddhatter

Valkyrie 01-04 four F-35A's now landing at Leeuwarden
19-5473 495th
19-5484 495th 48th FW Boss Bird Liberty wing Queen.
20-5570 495th
20-5573 495th

VALKYRIE 05-06 Flt of 2 F-35As Landed at Leewarden 15:03 local (14:03 UK)
20-5615 495th
20-5601 495th

=84 active fast jets on base as at 17:00 on 27/03/2025 (45 F-15E, 39 F-35A[34 LN, 5 WA])

____________________________________________________
The 9 Strike Eagles away on depot maintenance are :

Eight potentially at Warner-Robbins :-
91-0314 went 07/06/2023 '494FS'
91-0320 went 07/06/2023 ( *noted at Kelly* )
91-0321 went 27/01/2024 not read off
91-0307 went 27/01/2024 not read off
91-0303 blue went 19/04/2024 Retro 51
91-0308 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.
01-2001 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.
01-2004 went 06/09/2024 part of Retro 51 flight.

One F-15E remaining F-15E went to Kelly AFB where there is a 'Contractor Field Team '
98-0133 blue went 02/05/2023

One F-35A away on maintenance **
19-5475 495FS departed 24/03/2025 to Cameri Italy as Valkyrie 01

[slogen51]

05/04/2025 Tabor 21-24 arrived in the dark from Mountain Home via Seymour Johnson
Not read off

05/04/2025 Tabor 11-14 arrived in the dark from Mountain Home via Seymour Johnson and a Prestwick diversion
Tabor 11-14 ready off at Prestwick ( thanks Sagurao)

90-0242, 90-0246 & 90-0249 all 'MO' tiger, plus 91-0600 MO no colour.

Four more MO diverted into Bangor

[AlexanderClover]

08/04/25

8x Aviano F-16s have arrived for a couple weeks staying utilising low level and ranges.

Nickel 51-52

51 : 87-0350 - Rolling Thunder
52: 88-0460 - Triple Nickel

Hammer 51-53

51: 89-2041 - Triple Nickel
52: 89-2096 - NC
53: 87-0359 - Triple Nickel

Viper 51-53

51: 87-0351 Triple Nickel
52: 90-0773 Triple Nickel
53: 89-2016 Triple Nickel

=100 active fast jets on base as at 12:00 on 08/04/2025 (53 F-15E [45 LN, 8 MO], 39 F-35A[34 LN, 5 WA], 8 F-16C)

[AlexanderClover]

09/04

6x MO F-15s departed to Jordan as Tabor 21-26.

90-0242
90-0236
90-0246
90-0247
91-0600
90-0249

=94 active fast jets on base as at 11:00 on 10/04/2025 (47 F-15E [45 LN, 2 MO], 39 F-35A[34 LN, 5 WA], 8 F-16C)

[AlexanderClover]

11/04

2x MO F-15s departed to Jordan as Tabor 11-12

92-0366
91-0323

6x F-35As returned from Leeuwarden.

19-5473 495th
19-5484 495th 48th FW Boss Bird Liberty wing Queen.
20-5570 495th
20-5573 495th
20-5615 495th
20-5601 495th

=98 active fast jets on base as at 22:00 on 11/04/2025 (45 F-15E, 45 F-35A[40 LN, 5 WA], 8 F-16C)

[Apache123]

Are the 8 f16s visible from the Warren?

[Nighthawke]

Don't think so. They have been operating from The Crypt where the A-4s/Alpha Jets/ Hawks were. It's the shelters opposite the viewing area near the A1065.

[slogen51]

Sunday 13/04/2025 Tabor 15-18 arrived from Bangor behind Blue 63

90-0250 391FS
91-0300 391FS
91-0319 391FS
90-0238 391FS

=102 active fast jets on base as at 19:00 on 13/04/2025 (49 F-15E[45 LN, 4 MO], 45 F-35A[40 LN, 5 WA], 8 F-16C)