RAF Lakenheath 09 Sep 26 | 48th FW F‑35A Action + Vermont ANG 158FW Departure — Op Epic Fury Returns

Spent an absolutely lovely day at RAF Lakenheath on 09 September 2026 in perfect weather, capturing constant action from the home team and a major deployment heading home! Filmed plenty of take‑offs and landings from the 48th Fighter Wing’s F‑35A Lightning IIs — great to see them operating all day in glorious conditions. 🇺🇸 Then the big event: the departure of seven F‑35As from the Vermont Air National Guard — 158th Fighter Wing — heading back to the mainland USA after their deployment to the Middle East as part of Operation Epic Fury. ✈️🌍 Always special to see these jets wrap up a mission and head home — brilliant weather made it all the better to watch and film! 🛫 #RAFLakenheath #F35A #LightningII #48thFW #VermontANG #158FW #OperationEpicFury #EpicFury #USAF #MilitaryAviation #JetTakeoff #AviationUK #Lakenheath2026 #09Sep2026 #AirNationalGuard www.ydm-aviation.co.uk