F15 CRASHES IN SEA OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD YORKSHIRE

[Gil Boyd]

Sad news and very unusual as its a very rare occurrence here in the UK, that a USAF F15 which I presume is from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has crashed into the sea off Flambrough Head, in Yorkshire just south of Scarborough.
Its a beautiful day here today, blue skies and unlimted visibility.

Just hope the pilot ejected safley or landed it on a smooth sea.
The aircraft was seen circling around before the crash on a flight tracker website, so probably struck a sea bird which is common.

UPDATE

The US Air Force today confirmed the US Air Force F-15C Eagle had crashed about 9.40am today in the North Sea.

In a statement, they said: "The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Leakenheath, United Kingdom.

"At the time of the accident, the aircraft was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board.

"The cause of the crash as well as the status of the pilot are unknown at this time and UK Search and Rescue have been called to support."

The east Yorkshire and Bridlington coastguard has confirmed a major operation is underway.

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