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F18 down near Lakenheath

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F18 down near Lakenheath

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US Navy F18 down near lakenheath - no additional news
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Now confirmed pilot has died

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:cry: Crap.
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Re: F18 down near Lakenheath

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Just reading on the Fighter Control forums, probably the last spotter pic of both the plane and more importantly the pilot. Hope that makes it to the family.
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