https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/48thfighterwing/Recent content in 48thfighterwing on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:10 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/raf-lakenheath-security-forces-stop-unauthorized-vehicle-entry-at-suffolk-airbase/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:10 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/raf-lakenheath-security-forces-stop-unauthorized-vehicle-entry-at-suffolk-airbase/RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk was placed on high alert after security forces prevented a vehicle from gaining unauthorized access to the airbase. The incident occurred shortly before 8 a.m. on April 21, 2026, when an individual attempted to enter through Gate 2 without presenting the required identification. A spokesperson for the base, home to the US Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, known as the “Liberty Wing,” confirmed the swift response: “Gate barriers were immediately deployed, and security personnel acted quickly to stop the vehicle from entering the installation.