Hobby Master Archive

On October 8, 2017 six USAF F-22 Raptors arrived RAF Lakenheath with the purpose of demonstrating their commitment to NATO and as a show of force to deter any actions that would threaten the security of the region. On October 17, 2017 a further six F-22s arrived at RAF Lakenheath and included in the second arrival was 09-4185 from the 27th FS “Fightin' Eagles”. After a brief stay at RAF Lakenheath six of the twelve F-22’s; including 09-4185, departed for Langley on October 19, 2017.