US pilot's body found in North Sea after wreckage of fighter jet located
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe pilot of a US fighter jet which crashed into the North Sea has been found dead and he will not been identified until his family are informed.The US Air Force F15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed at around 9.40am on Monday while on a routine training exercise.In a statement on Monday evening, RAF Lakenheath said the pilot had been found and “confirmed deceased”.“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,” the statement added from Commander Will Marshall.Commander Marshall said he made the announcement "with a heavy heart."RAF Lakenheath said the pilot’s name would not be released until all.
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