Eagles Rock, 48th Fighter Wing - Where Combat Air Power Lives from HMH Publications
Eagles Rock, 48th Fighter Wing - Where Combat Air Power Lives
Publisher HMH Publications
Author Michael Stephan
Format 277mm x 247mm
No. Pages 172
Version Hard cover
Language English
Price: € 39.40
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This is a 172 page limited edition hardcover deluxe book about the Eagles & Strike Eagles of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath. Authored by Michael Stephan, who worked on the book for several years.
The book is about the F15 Eagles of the three squadrons of the 48th FW: 492 FS, 493 FS, 494 FS and the 56 & 57 Rescue Squadrons. It is filled with interviews and anecdotes from the commanders and pilots of the various units, but also highlights the history of the Wing and RAF Lakenheath.
The book focusses on the Eagles and Strike Eagles of the 48th Fighter Wing, with interviews and anecdotes by commanders and pilots of the different units: 492nd FS "Madhatters", 493rd FS "Grim Reapers", 494th FS "Panthers" and the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, before they transitioned to Aviano AFB. Included are the history of the 48th Fighter Wing as was as the history of RAF Lakenheath. The book includes some 200 photos.
The book includes an extensive interview with Lt. Col "Wild" Wooten:
The author of the book, an airline pilot himself, had the opportunity to fly in the backseat of a Strike Eagle of the Madhatters for this book:
The aircraft of the 493rd were withdrawn in 2022, a large chapter on them is included, with some great stories.
The story of the Panthers of the 494th, beginning with an introduction by the commander of the squadron.
HH-60Gs of the 56th Rescue Wing working together with the 57th when they flew out of RAF Lakenheath...
And a look into the future with the 495th FS Valkyries and the re-formed 493rd.
This new book will be available some time this month. We found it at the Aviation Megastore for € 39.40...
