492nd Fighter Squadron
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The 492d Fighter Squadron (492nd FS), nicknamed "the Madhatters", is part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England, where they operate the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle.
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492d Fighter Squadron | |
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Active | 15 Jan 1941 – 7 Nov 1945 10 July 1952 − present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Fighter |
Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe |
Garrison/HQ | RAF Lakenheath |
Nickname(s) | Bolars[1] Madhatters[2] |
Colors | Blue |
Equipment | F-15E Strike Eagle |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria Maj. Gen. David Iverson Brig. Gen. Christopher M. Short |
Insignia | |
492d Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 11 February 2005)[3] | |
492d Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 1993)[4] | |
492d Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 9 June 1964)[4] | |
55th Bombardment Squadron emblem (approved 25 February 1943)[5] | |
Squadron code | F4 (Jan 1941 – Nov 1945) LR (Jan 1960 – Dec 1971)[6] LK (Dec 1971 – July 1972) LN (July 1972 – present) |
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