492d Fighter Squadron (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 492nd Fighter Squadron is a military unit within the United States Air Force (USAF). It operates out of RAF Lakenheath, England, and falls under the jurisdiction of the 48th Fighter Wing. The squadron's primary role involves the operation and maintenance of F-15 Eagle aircraft as part of the USAF's air defense and close air support missions. The 492nd Fighter Squadron was first activated during World War II, participating in various combat roles from 1943 to 1945, before being deactivated post-war. It was reactivated in 1981, playing a role in the Gulf War and other subsequent operations.