At RAF Lakenheath, a specialist team from the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron is carrying out precision work critical to the mission-readiness of the U.S. Air Force’s only fifth-generation fighter squadrons in Europe and Africa. These airmen are responsible for maintaining the F-35A Lightning II’s stealth capabilities—one of the aircraft’s most vital features.

Stealth precision: RAF Lakenheath technicians sustain F-35’s cutting-edge capability

At RAF Lakenheath, a specialist team from the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron is carrying out precision work critical to the mission-readiness of the U.S. Air Force’s only fifth-generation fighter squadrons in Europe and Africa.

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