Crash happened during a training mission off the coast of England.
The Defense Department announced on Monday that a member of the 48th Fighter Wing who piloted an F-15C Eagle that crashed off the coast of Northern England had been confirmed dead. The pilot crashed at 9:40 am local time, with the cause of the crash not yet confirmed. Currently, next of kin are being notified before the name of the pilot is released to the public.
A statement from the Air Force called the incident a “tragic loss.” The flight originated from the UK’s Lakenheath Air Force base, which hosts over 4,500 active-duty American service members. The wreckage was located by the British coast guard. The 48th Fighter Wing recently has contributed to anti-terror operations in the Middle East.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For God to be near to the family of the deceased pilot.
- For the Air Force to be able to determine the cause of the crash.
- That God would lead the Defense Department to continue to improve the safety of its service members.
Sources: AP, FOX, CNN
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