492nd Fighter Squadron

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.

492d Fighter Squadron
A 492 FS F-15E Strike Eagle in a special scheme to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord
Active15 Jan 1941 – 7 Nov 1945
10 July 1952 − present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter
Part ofUnited States Air Forces in Europe
Garrison/HQRAF Lakenheath
Nickname(s)Bolars
Madhatters
ColorsBlue
EquipmentF-15E Strike Eagle
Engagements

  • World War II – Antisubmarine

  • World War II – EAME Theater

  • 1991 Gulf War (Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation of Kuwait)

  • Kosovo Campaign
Decorations

  • Distinguished Unit Citation (2x)

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (14x)

  • Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (Libya)
  • Cited in the Orders of the Day, Belgian Army: 6 Jun – 30 Sep 1944; 1 Oct – 17 Dec 1944; 18 Dec 1944 – 15 Jan 1945
  • Belgian Fourragere
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)
492d Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 1993)
492d Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 9 June 1964)
55th Bombardment Squadron emblem (approved 25 February 1943)
Squadron codeF4 (Jan 1941 – Nov 1945)
LR (Jan 1960 – Dec 1971)
LK (Dec 1971 – July 1972)
LN (July 1972 – present)
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