RichardPrice Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thats pretty much all the info available right now, emergency services are on scene near Ely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thats pretty much all the info available right now, emergency services are on scene near Ely. Saying its a USN F-18 Hornet rather than USAF on the Beeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 USN F18 according to BBC news Jonners, hoping no ones hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 One of Lakenheath's Eagle's I've heard No news yets on type/sqn and most importantly condition/health of crew Fingers crossed everyone is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Beeb says USN F-18 flying from Lakenheath which is why it may have caused confusion (similar shape, flying from a base known predominantly for its F-15s). Also confirmed by various other sources. Edited October 21, 2015 by dpm1did1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 According to local sources it's an F-18 that has gone down at temple farm, Cambs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggy4624 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I believe it is one of the Marine F18's that had just taken off for the US. I was waiting for 2 KC10's to leave Shannon to tow them across the pond when the mission scrub came over the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 VMFA-232 F/A-18 'Mazda 43' reported as crashed on farmland at Redmere near Ely. No news on the pilot yet. One of 10 that were due to leave Lakenheath today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 http://www.airlive.net/2015/10/breaking-were-receiving-reports-of.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 BBC report pilot killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Local reports stating the pilot has died after ejecting. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Sad news, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 RIP, Semper fidelis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Foster60 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 RIP, to this pilot and all the many we have lost this year. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 What a great shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very sad especially as they were on their way home after deployment, thoughts with the family.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Sad. RIP. Looks like it came down in a fairly sparsely populated area, which is a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very sad to hear this. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 very sad news RIP to the pilot and sympathy to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Terribly sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very sad news to hear. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Sad. RIP. Looks like it came down in a fairly sparsely populated area, which is a relief. A BBC radio news report had an eye witness who said it looked like the pilot aimed the F18 away from housing before ejecting. RiP Buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 R.I.P to the pilot. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Topic title amended to reflect current knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Blue Skies Major Sareen. My thoughts are with your family,friends and sqn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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