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    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack [Image 1 of 8]

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    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

    11.12.2024

    Photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson 

    48th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, prepares to present the Distinguished Flying Cross to members of the 494th Fighter Squadron, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2024
    Date Posted: 11.15.2024 06:49
    Photo ID: 8752962
    VIRIN: 241112-F-TK834-1013
    Resolution: 4819x3442
    Size: 1.21 MB
    Location: RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB

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