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	RAF Lakenheath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Lakenheath and its sister base RAF Mildenhall are known as the largest USAF air bases in the United Kingdom.
		Lakenheath remained inactive until 1948 when the tension caused by the Berlin blockade caused the USAF to deploy B-29 Superfortresses followed by transport aircraft.
		Lakenheath was used by the makers of the James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies, as a U.S. Air Base in the South China Sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Lakenheath (603 words)

	RAF Brize Norton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about 50 miles west of London, England, United Kingdom, is the largest airbase of the Royal Air Force.
		RAF Brize Norton was opened in 1937 as a training base.
		By 1950 the USAF Strategic Air Command was based at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Marham and RAF Sculthorpe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Brize_Norton (752 words)

	Lakenheath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lakenheath is a village in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
		Lakenheath is perhaps best known, especially outside the UK, as the host to the largest USAF base in the United Kingdom: RAF Lakenheath
		It is difficult to underestimate the social impact on Lakenheath, and indeed any of the towns and villages within several miles, of the USAF fighter airbase and its nearby sister, RAF Mildenhall.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lakenheath (159 words)

	RAF Lakenheath
		RAF Lakenheath is home of the 48th Fighter Wing, equipped with two squadrons of F-15E and one squadron of F-15C aircraft.
		RAF Lakenheath was built in 1941 and in January 1942 Stirlings of 149 Squadron started operations as a satellite of Mildenhall.
		Lakenheath was inactive until July 1948 when the USAAF flew in B29's of 2nd Bomb Group as part of the Berlin airlift.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/lakenheath.htm (1293 words)

	DS&C-OHS NIGS RAF/RN Air Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF Lakenheath reopened in the spring of 1947.
		RAF Lakenheath was jointly surveyed with RAF Mildenhall in March 1988 because of the proximity of the bases to one another.
		RAF St. Athan was surveyed in 1991; however the scheme introduction was delayed until 1994 due to changes in aircraft deployment and the arrival of a VC10 de-tuner.
	www.mod.uk /dsc/ohs/nigs_raf_rnstations.htm (8315 words)

	RAF Fairford - United States Nuclear Forces
		RAF Fairford, UK RAF Fairford was constructed in 1944 to accommodate British and American troop carriers and gliders that would be used during the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
		RAF Fairford is approximately 60 miles from RAF Croughton and 54 miles from Bristol.
		RAF Cottesmore, one of the Royal Air Force’s frontline bases, is home to two squadrons of Harrier GR7s, serving as part of the British Joint Force 2000.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/facility/fairford.htm (966 words)

	Lakenheath Action Group: US Military in East Anglia
		RAF Lakenheath, located 20 miles northeast of Cambridge, is two miles from the village of Lakenheath.
		Established by the RAF in November 1941 as a satellite base of RAF Mildenhall, it was closed for expansion from May 1944 to April 1947 and then allocated for U.S. use in July 1948.
		The 3909th moved to RAF Greenham Common in 1954 and was replaced by the 3910th ABG, redesignated a Combat Support Group (CSG) on January 1, 1959 and inactivated January 1, 1960.
	www.motherearth.org /lakenheathaction/usmil.php3 (776 words)

	Lakenheath/RAF Bentwaters UFO - McDonald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Sculthorpe RAF Station also figures in the account, but only to a minor extent; it is near Fakenham, in the vicinity of The Wash. GCA (Ground Controlled Approach) radars at two of those three stations were involved in the ground-radar sightings, as was an RTCC (Radar Traffic Control Center) radar unit at Lakenheath.
		The basic Lakenheath report to Bluebook notes that the ground observers reported "unusual amount of shooting stars in sky", indicating that the erratically moving light(s) were readily distinguishable from meteors.
		Lakenheath GCA reports three to four additional targets were doing the same maneuvers in the vicinity of the Station.
	www.nicap.dabsol.co.uk /lakenmcd.htm (5880 words)

	UK MILITARY SPOTTING
		RAF Lakenheath is a USAFE base located only a few minute's drive from RAF Mildenhall, West of the A1065 between Mildenhall and Brandon, around 12 miles North-East of Newmarket in Suffolk.
		Lakenheath has eased up somewhat since but the road through the base has been closed permanently as has the Southern end of footpath near the 06 end.
		With RAF Mildenhall so close you'll likely be visiting both, but bear in mind the road through the base - part of the shortcut to Mildenhall - is currently closed because of the security situation, as is Mildenhall's viewing area.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /spotting/lakenheath.html (2587 words)

	Lakenheath Action Group: News
		The defendants' main argument is that they were trespassing on the base at RAF Lakenheath, and committing criminal damage by cutting the fence, in order to disrupt and prevent activities that were preparations for the illegal war on Iraq.
		Lakenheath Action Group, who have been campaigning at the base for over a year, will be supporting the defendants outside and inside the Court.
		Lakenheath is the primary American tactical airbase in Europe, armed with nuclear weapons and hosting the 48th Fighter Wing of the U.S.A.F. This wing has been heavily involved in attacks on Iraq in the past, including campaigns in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1999.
	www.motherearth.org /lakenheathaction/news.php3 (7488 words)

	Getting Around in Europe - A Guide to Installations and Services
		RAF Molesworth was established as a bomber base for the Royal Air Force and was first occupied by the Royal Australian Air Force.
		RAF Fairford is a USAF contingency base in the Cotswolds of Gloucestershire, a picturesque area of rolling countryside and limestone villages.
		Lakenheath High School, located at RAF Lakenheath, has more than 625 students and is for dependents of the military, government employees and civilians from private American firms.
	www.gettingaround.net /shtml/usafe/uk.shtml (4513 words)

	CAAB - Lakenheath airman sentenced for drug use -28/12/02 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF LAKENHEATH, England — Two more 48th Security Forces Squadron airmen were convicted for drug use or distribution after a six-month investigation of 27 48th Fighter Wing airmen suspected of using or selling marijuana, Ecstasy, hashish or cocaine.
		He is serving his sentence at the RAF Lakenheath confinement facility.
		This court-martial is the first disciplinary action against several Air Force active-duty members from RAF Lakenheath who were suspected to have been involved in the use, possession, and distribution of controlled substances, which was reported Oct. 16.
	cndyorks.gn.apc.org /caab/articles/lakenheathdrugs.htm (404 words)

	RAF Welford (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF Welford reopened amid this tense climate on September 1st 1955 by the 7531st Ammunition Squadron, Third Air Force, USAF.
		RAF Welford remained open during the Cold War and was never closed unlike Greenham had been in 1964.
		RAF Welford was transferred after the first Gulf War in 1992 to the 424th Air Base Squadron, RAF Fairford under the 424th Commander as a designated storage site for Fairford's support to bomber aircraft in contingency.
	www.megspace.com /politics/greenham/extra_000001.htm (2296 words)

	The Royal Air Force - News, Events and Current Operations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		All USAF aircraft have been operating out of RAF Lakenheath, home to the USAF's 48th Fighter Wing, comprising F-15E and F-15C aircraft.
		Lakenheath is one of two USAF main operating bases in the UK, the other being RAF Mildenhall.
		Flight Sergeant Dave Thornton, Senior Range Safety Officer at RAF Holbeach, explained how it all works: "The aircraft take off from their home bases and will have a half-hour slot booked at RAF Wainfleet where they will complete several passes of high-dive onto the Wainfleet bombing targets.
	www.raf.mod.uk /news/news_0508_06.html (434 words)

	Lakenheath/RAF Bentwaters UFO - Wimbledon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I was Chief Controller on duty at the main RAF Radar Station in East Anglia on the night in question.
		I remember Lakenheath USAF base telephoning to say there was some thing "buzzing" their airfield circuit.
		The fact remains that at least nine RAF ground personnel and two RAF aircrew were conscious of an object sufficiently "solid" to give returns on radar.
	www.nicap.dabsol.co.uk /lakenwimb.htm (340 words)

	Stars & Stripes
		RAF LAKENHEATH, England — Peter Lanyon’s life as an activist began in 1979, when America was stationing nuclear weapons in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe as part of its Cold War strategy.
		He was one of about 70 people outside RAF Lakenheath, England, on Monday afternoon protesting the possibility of war with Iraq.
		The protest was organized by the Lakenheath Action Group, which was formed to protest the presence of nuclear weapons on the base.
	www.stripes.com /article.asp?section=104&article=12344&archive=true (664 words)

	HometownLink Print News Release - Airman Controls British Skies at RAF Lakenheath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF LAKENHEATH, UK -- During World War II, Americans and British dominated the skies over Europe with feisty P-51 Mustangs, speedy Spitfires and the deadly P-47 Thunderbolts.
		But instead of battling the Nazi regime, the daughter of a Davenport, Iowa couple is part of a unit fighting an adversary of a very different nature.
		Lakenheath is nestled in a tiny English village, about two-and-a-half hours north of London and just a short ride away from Cambridge.
	hn.afnews.af.mil /webpages/PFarchives/lakenheath.htm (635 words)

	Stars & Stripes
		Jonathan Laatsch, a weapons systems officer with the 492nd Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, prepares Wednesday for the Excalibur bombing competition being held in England.
		RAF LAKENHEATH, England — The tone for the Excalibur bombing competition awards ceremony Thursday was set when Brig.
		The entire awards ceremony, held at the Eagles’ Landing officers club at RAF Lakenheath, was a festival of jokes and good-natured ribbing from guys known by names such as Smokin’ and Tater.
	www.estripes.com /article.asp?section=104&article=23953 (655 words)

	Member Services
		The base continues to stand true to their mission: "Providing global power and global reach anytime and anywhere." RAF Lakenheath is playing host to some of the functions along with preparing for upcoming evaluations.
		RAF Lakenheath is renown for being the most inspected wing in the Air Force (or so we suspect).
		RAF Lakenheath is the only base in the Air Force to have an official name, Liberty Wing, as well as a numbered designation, 48th Fighter Wing.
	www.loanational.org /membership/winston_churchill_chapter.asp (496 words)

	Squadron Leader Mike Turner
		He is head of branch for the 570 British civilian workers at RAF Lakenheath.
		After training at the RAF College Cranwell and RAF Hereford, he has had a varied career covering all aspects of the Branch specialisation, including Personnel Management, Facilities Management, Financial Management, Training and Public Relations.
		He was promoted to Squadron Leader in 1997 and attended the Joint Services Command and Staff College in 2001 prior to joining RAF Lakenheath August 2001.
	home.freeuk.net /lakenheath/48th_fw/Turner.htm (311 words)

	Luchtzak Aviation \| Forums \| Military Aviation \| RAF Lakenheath F15 fighter jet drops BDU-33 bomb on airfield - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF Lakenheath F15 fighter jet drops BDU-33 bomb on airfield - Whatever your aviation question is, we will answer it!!
		RAF Lakenheath F15 fighter jet drops BDU-33 bomb on airfield
		The device was dropped from an RAF Lakenheath F-15 fighter jet.
	www.luchtzak.com /postt2947.html (447 words)

	USAFE News Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Aircraft from RAF Mildenhall are temporarily relocated to Royal Air Force Lakenheath since RAF Mildenhall's flightline is currently under construction.
		And, the Department of Defense-chartered aircraft used by military personnel and their families for official travel is also currently operating out of RAF Lakenheath.
		The RAF Mildenhall runway renovation is expected to be completed in August.
	www.usafe.af.mil /news/news04/uns04257.htm (520 words)

	The Army National Guard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Reinaldo Guzman of the 2/162 Field Artillery guards a gate at RAF Mildenhall.
		Lever talks with a soldier and airman on patrol at RAF Lakenheath.
		A soldier on duty at RAF Lakenheath inspects a van before allowing the driver to enter the base.
	www.arng.army.mil /leaders/sergeant_major/on_the_road?category_id=60 (335 words)

	Directions London to Lakenheath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		To go to RAF Mildenhall take the first exit (A 1101) on the roundabout and just follow the signs through Mildenhall (staying on the main road).
		To go RAF Lakenheath take the 2nd exit (A 1065) towards Brandon.
		Stay on the main road and you will come to RAF Lakenheath on your left hand side (do not take the left turn for Lakenheath village, RAF Lakenheath will appear on your left shortly after that turn).
	www.tac-bsa.org /directions_lakenheath_mildenhall.htm (163 words)

	Ohio Army National Guard begins nine-month tour at RAF Lakenheath
		RAF LAKENHEATH, England (USAFENS) - Soldiers from the 1-134th Field Artillery, Ohio Army National Guard, arrived recently to begin a nine-month tour at RAF Lakenheath working with the 48th Security Forces Squadron.
		About 50 soldiers are here to supplement the 48th SFS and will be working with them in almost everything they do, said the Ohio contingent's commander Army Maj. Craig Baker.
		We look forward to working with the 48th SFS and providing continued security for RAF Lakenheath," he said.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2004/03/mil-040324-usafe01.htm (556 words)

	RAF Lakenheath, England Home of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing
		RAF Lakenheath, England Home of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing
		Please scan and send any pictures and memorabilia that you may have of Lakenheath from the past and present that you would like to post.
		RAF Lakenheath 1990's - Need Photos, anyone from the 1990's please send me your photos to add to the site.
	www.raflakenheath.homestead.com /raflakenheath.html (274 words)

	RAF Bentwaters New Names Page
		RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1962-Nov 1964, 81st Tac Hospital.
		RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1963-Sep 1966, 81st TFW FMS.
		Some rooms will be restored to their original condition, whilst other rooms will be used to show the history of RAF Bentwaters, the units that have been based there, and information on the 'twin' base at RAF Woodbridge.
	www.geocities.com /rafbentwaters/anew1.htm (2652 words)

	Lakenheath
		Lakenheath tours have now also been resumed, but are fully booked till July 2002.
		RAF Lakenheath, Eriswell, Holywell Row, Mildenhall, Icklingham, Worlington, Red Lodge,Herriswell, Tuddenham, Cavenham, Lackford, Flempton, Hengrave, Fordham All Saints.
		Lakenheath formerly known as Laringahetha in Laringahetha, SUFFOLK (although its also quoted here as Laken hythe, "hythe" meaning "landing place".
	www.lakenheath.freeuk.com (3866 words)

	RAF Lakenheath 2002
		The coats were all on but the spirits were high for the first show of this year's season.
		We all met at Tesco's ready for the drive to RAF Lakenheath.
		As we left the car park, the early shoppers were treated to an impromptu cruise and looks we received were admiring.
	www.landsharks.co.uk /id18.htm (709 words)

	Stars & Stripes
		The famous American doughnuts will be sold each Saturday this month at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall on a test basis.
		RAF MILDENHALL, England — Larry and Khin Sanders had gone seven years between bites of Krispy Kreme doughnuts before buying three dozen of the venerable pastries Saturday at the BookMark at RAF Mildenhall, England.
		For starters, the company delivered 800 dozen original glazed doughnuts Saturday to the shoppette at RAF Lakenheath and the BookMark at RAF Mildenhall.
	www.estripes.com /article.asp?section=104&article=20620&archive=true (616 words)

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