Lakenheath F-15 down, North Sea
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Originally Posted by 70 Mustang
Wasn’t there one a few years back that lost almost the entire wing on one side and it was controllable?
https://theaviationist.com/2014/09/1...with-one-wing/
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Condolences to all those affected. RIP
Posted at 18:2418:24The pilot of the F-15C Eagle which crashed in the North Sea has been located, "and confirmed deceased", a spokesperson for RAF Lakenheath has confirmed;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-e...ffolk-53051437
"The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
"This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community, and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot’s family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron."
Posted at 18:2418:24The pilot of the F-15C Eagle which crashed in the North Sea has been located, "and confirmed deceased", a spokesperson for RAF Lakenheath has confirmed;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-e...ffolk-53051437
Full Statement From The US Air Force
"The pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, and confirmed deceased," said a spokesperson."The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
"This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community, and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot’s family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron."
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So hold your goblet steady,
for we come from a brotherhood that flies,
here's a toast to the dead already,
and a low fast pass for the next man that dies
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adopted from an old Brit missal and used by my treasured combat flight from so long ago.
Threw my nickel on the grass just now and hope to meet the fellow at that great pub in the sky.
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years ago, when still flying, we lost a Hawg driver out in that cold water as well as the pararescue guy. Doesn't take all that long unless you are wearing a poopie suit and get the neck closed up real quick.
Gums sends...
for we come from a brotherhood that flies,
here's a toast to the dead already,
and a low fast pass for the next man that dies
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adopted from an old Brit missal and used by my treasured combat flight from so long ago.
Threw my nickel on the grass just now and hope to meet the fellow at that great pub in the sky.
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years ago, when still flying, we lost a Hawg driver out in that cold water as well as the pararescue guy. Doesn't take all that long unless you are wearing a poopie suit and get the neck closed up real quick.
Gums sends...
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Really sad to hear the news today. I have worked with these guys and they are truly professional and great guys, Please don't speculate just think of the relatives and the Squadron aircrew and the grief they are going through in this tragic accident.
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Sad to know this has happen.
We were on our way back to ABZ from SCS and was number 2 in the queue. KLM was number 1 to land and reported elt was heard over 121.5 radio, roughly around 0845z. We couldn't hear anything on our radio and couldn't figure it out what it was. Then BBC news broadcast it.
We were on our way back to ABZ from SCS and was number 2 in the queue. KLM was number 1 to land and reported elt was heard over 121.5 radio, roughly around 0845z. We couldn't hear anything on our radio and couldn't figure it out what it was. Then BBC news broadcast it.
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At least they found the pilot. Far worse for the relatives if that was not possible, so credit to the rescue services.
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Very sad indeed.
Developing the point made by Gums earlier, would events not suggest that the pilot had not ejected? Even if he had been incapacitated by the ejection, his beacon would have brought SAR straight to him. Even allowing for the poor Viz, I would not have expected the search for an ejectee to have taken so long .
Developing the point made by Gums earlier, would events not suggest that the pilot had not ejected? Even if he had been incapacitated by the ejection, his beacon would have brought SAR straight to him. Even allowing for the poor Viz, I would not have expected the search for an ejectee to have taken so long .
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Originally Posted by falcon900
Very sad indeed.
Developing the point made by Gums earlier, would events not suggest that the pilot had not ejected? Even if he had been incapacitated by the ejection, his beacon would have brought SAR straight to him. Even allowing for the poor Viz, I would not have expected the search for an ejectee to have taken so long .
Developing the point made by Gums earlier, would events not suggest that the pilot had not ejected? Even if he had been incapacitated by the ejection, his beacon would have brought SAR straight to him. Even allowing for the poor Viz, I would not have expected the search for an ejectee to have taken so long .
Do we know for sure that he did actually eject? I think everything possible was done to locate him asap, but unfortunately took a lot longer than I had hoped!
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