48th Fighter Wing
| 48th Fighter Wing | |
|---|---|
Arrival of the first F-35A of the 495th FS, 21 December 2021 | |
| Active | 10 July 1952 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Operational wing |
| Role | Multirole combat |
| Size | c. 7,000 personnel |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (Third Air Force) |
| Base | RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom |
| Nickname | Statue of Liberty Wing |
| Motto | Vulneratus non Victus (Latin for 'Unconquered Even Though Wounded') (1952-1962) Statue de la Libertė (French for 'Statue of Liberty') (1962–present) |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Jack R. Arthaud |
| Insignia | |
| 48th Fighter Wing emblem | |
| Patch with 48th Fighter-Bomber Wing emblem | |
| Tail code | LN |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | |
The 48th Fighter Wing (48 FW) is part of the United States Air Force's Third Air Force, assigned to Headquarters Air Command Europe and United States Air Forces in Europe. It is based at RAF Lakenheath, England. The 48 FW is the only McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle wing based in Europe which hosts two F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons. The wing also hosts two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II squadrons. The 48 FW was given the name "Statue of Liberty Wing" on 4 July 1954 and remains the only U.S. Air Force unit with both a name and a numerical designation.
The 48 FW operates in support of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, United States European Command and NATO.