The Royal Air Force Typhoons have already worked with the F-22 Raptor in previous 'Red Flag' and 'Western Zephyr' exercises in the USA. Air to Air and Air to Surface weapons are carried in three internal weapons bays so that the Raptor can maintain its stealth capabilities. It can sustain supersonic flight without the use of afterburners and the two turbofan engines, which each have a maximum thrust of 35,000 lb, incorporate thrust vectoring nozzles, for increased maneuverability. It is the first operational aircraft to combine supercruise, supermaneuverability, stealth, and sensor fusion. The aircraft is considered to be unmatched by any known or projected fighter and the combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air combat capabilities. The Lockheed Martin F-22A 'Raptor' is a fifth-generation single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force. This was a good opportunity for the F-22 Raptors to train alongside Lakenheath's F-15 Eagles as well as the Royal Air Force's Typhoons, and training commenced from Monday 18th April. RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, is home to the 48th Fighter Wing, also known as the Liberty Wing, which includes three squadrons of McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle aircraft. Approximately 220 airmen and associated equipment were deployed to Lakenheath. The last four arrived at Lakenheath on Sunday 17 April. The first four F-22s arrived at RAF Lakenheath on Monday 11 April, followed by four more on Tuesday 12 April. These F-22 Raptors are from the 95th Fighter Squadron (nicknamed 'Boneheads'), 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, in Florida. commitment to NATO allies and the security of Europe.Īviation enthusiasts have been flocking to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk to catch a glimpse of the United States Air Force's latest jet fighter. In April 2016, the United States Air Force (USAF) deployed twelve Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors to RAF Lakenheath to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft while demonstrating U.S. F-22A Raptor at RAF Lakenheath - John Bilcliffe
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