A 492 FS F-15E Strike Eagle in a special scheme to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord
Active
15 Jan 1941 – 7 Nov 1945 10 July 1952 − present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Fighter
Part of
United States Air Forces in Europe
Garrison/HQ
RAF Lakenheath
Nickname(s)
Bolars[1] Madhatters[2]
Colors
Blue
Equipment
F-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[3]
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[3]
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)[3]
492d Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 1993)[4]
492d Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 9 June 1964)[4]
55th Bombardment Squadron emblem (approved 25 February 1943)[5]
Squadron code
F4 (Jan 1941 – Nov 1945) LR (Jan 1960 – Dec 1971)[6] LK (Dec 1971 – July 1972) LN (July 1972 – present)
Military unit
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.
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