494th EFS F-15Es Begin Deploying from RAF Lakenheath

The first wave of F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, UK, begins deploying to bases in the Middle East. A total of 35 aircraft will arrive between January 18-21. The deployment includes ground support crews and precision-guided munitions packages, signaling preparation for potential strike operations rather than a defensive posture.