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Viewed through a Night Vision lens, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joanna Hensley (left), USAF, Photographer, 48th Communications Squadron (CS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, uses a Nikon D1 digital camera to document a scene at the 48th Operations Support Squadron's (OSS) Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) center. SRA Hensley is assisting the 48th OSS by photographing specific scope positions. The images are for training manuals to illustrate approach positions for aircraft within the RAF Lakenheath area

A portrait of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joanna Hensley, USAF, Photographer, 48th Communications Squadron (CS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, as viewed through a Night Vision lens, as she uses a Nikon D1 digital camera in a darkened room

Viewed through a Night Vision lens, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joshua Howerton, USAF, Air Traffic Controller, 48th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, aligns precision approach radars at the Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) center. Aligning these radars helps correct aircraft approaches to the bases runway. The RAPCON monitors neighboring RAF Mildenhall aircraft and other civilian charters requiring radar service within a forty nautical mile radius of this base

Viewed through a Night Vision lens, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Robert Law, USAF, Air Traffic Controller, 48th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, monitors and works aircraft approach positions from the Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) center. The RAPCON monitors neighboring RAF Mildenhall aircraft and other civilian charters requiring radar service within a forty nautical mile radius of this base

As seen through a night vision lens, a crewchief from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom performs an end of runway (EOR) check on an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to releasing it for take off. Due to the extended periods of darkness during the winter months, the base shifted to night operations as of September 10th and will continue through March. F-15E Strike Eagles launch from RAF Lakenheath in the early evening and generally return around 1130PM (2330)

SENIOR AIRMAN Jocelyn Burrowes, right, and AIRMAN first Class Jennifer Hanaway, left, Avionics Sensors Technicians assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano AB, Italy; perform laser targeting tracking adjustments on a Low Altitude Navigational Targeting Infra-Red for Night system pod (LANTIRN). The LANTIRN pod controls all laser guided munitions and navigational systems during night flying operations on many different airframes, this pod is set to operate on Aviano's F-16 Vipers

As seen through a night vision lens, a crewchief from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom performs an end of runway (EOR) check on an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to releasing it for take off. Due to the extended periods of darkness during the winter months, the base shifted to night operations as of September 10th and will continue through March. F-15E Strike Eagles launch from RAF Lakenheath in the early evening and generally return around 1130PM (2330)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Eric Hanes (left), and AIRMAN 1ST Class Janina Kowalski, both Ground Radar Systems Maintenance Technicians, assigned to the 30th Space Communications Squadron, make adjustments to the azimuth housing on a antenna pedestal for the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) located at Vandengerg Air Force Base, Calif., on September 08, 2004. Proper maintenance of the NEXRAD provides accurate data of the weather in the local area. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Jennifer Haas) (Released)

Captain Doug Bartels, USAF, (left), pilot, and Captain Mark Ciero, USAF, (right), Weapons System Operator, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK, strap into an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to "Night Flight". The crewchief will double-check all straps before the canopy closes. Due to the extended periods of darkness during the winter months, the base shifted to night operations as of September 10th and will continue through March. F-15E Strike Eagles launch from RAF Lakenheath in the early evening and generally return around 1130PM (2330)

Viewed through a Night Vision lens, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joanna Hensley, USAF, Photographer, 48th Communications Squadron (CS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, uses a Nikon D1 digital camera to document a radar scope at the 48th Operations Support Squadron's (OSS) Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) center. SRA Hensley is assisting the 48th OSS by photographing specific scope images. The images are for training manuals to illustrate approach positions for aircraft within the RAF Lakenheath area

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Base: RAF Lakenheath

State: East Anglia

Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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Captain (CAPT) Chris Bridges (left), USAF, Pilot, 492nd Fighter Squadron (FS), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, watches as Group Captain Richard Garwood, RAF, Commanding Officer, RAF Marham, United Kingdom, acquaints himself with the front seat station after they completed a flight in a F-15E Strike Eagle. Group Captain Garwood visited RAF Lakenheath for an orientation ride in the Strike Eagle

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron services communications equipment in the battle staff compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kent Laughbaum (foreground left), Commander, 494th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), answers questions from members of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Look East Television Network, concerning the arrival of the Wings newly acquired F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. The new Strike Eagle aircraft were flown from the manufacture by 494th Fighter Squadron (FS) aircrews and will be assigned to the unit

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kent Laughbaum (left), Commander, 494th Fighter Squadron (FS), is assisted by an unidentified Crew CHIEF from the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), as he exits a USAF F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, on the flight line at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK). Two new Strike Eagle aircraft were flown over by 494th FS aircrews and will be assigned to the unit

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs from the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England (ENG), conduct preflight checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter from the 492nd Fighter Squadron (FS), prior to a mission

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