By dawn's early light Published Oct. 18, 2002 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England (AFPN) -- A crew chief with the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here stands by as a 494th Fighter Squadron aircrew completes preflight checks on a F-15E Strike Eagle. The 48th Fighter Wing is currently involved in a local tactical evaluation exercise that tests the wing's ability to operate and survive in real-world events. (Photo by Senior Airman James Harper)