494th Fighter Squadron
| 494th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
A 494th FS F-15E Strike Eagle at RAF Lakenheath, 2015 | |
| Active | 15 Jan 1941 – 7 Nov 1945 10 July 1952 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Fighter |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe |
| Garrison/HQ | RAF Lakenheath |
| Nickname(s) | Panthers |
| Equipment | F-15E Strike Eagle |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Odyssey Dawn Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve April 2024 Iranian strikes against Israel |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Belgian Fourragère |
| Insignia | |
| 494th Fighter Squadron emblem (30 April 2007) | |
| 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 6 December 1963) | |
| 57th Bombardment Squadron emblem (Approved 22 August 1942) | |
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The 494th Fighter Squadron (494th FS), nicknamed the Panthers, is part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, where they operate the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle.