492nd Fighter Squadron
| 492nd Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
492nd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagles on deployment in Romania, 2008 | |
| 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, Madhatters |
| Colors | Blue |
| Equipment | F-15E Strike Eagle |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria Maj. Gen. David Iverson Brig. Gen. Christopher M. Short |
| Insignia | |
| 492nd Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 11 February 2005) | |
| Squadron code | LN (July 1972 – present) |
The 492nd 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.