UPDATE: 48th Fighter Wing deceased pilot identified

With next of kin notifications complete, we can confirm that the pilot killed in yesterday’s F-15C Eagle crash was 1st Lt. Kenneth Allen, assistant chief of weapons and tactics for the 493rd Fighter Squadron.

UPDATE: 48th Fighter Wing downed pilot located

The pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, and confirmed deceased.

UPDATE: 48th Fighter Wing downed aircraft located

Search efforts by Her Majesty's Coastguard have located wreckage from the downed F-15C Eagle and recovery efforts are underway. The pilot is still missing, and search and rescue efforts continue.

PRESS RELEASE: 48th Fighter Wing downed aircraft

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 today in the North Sea. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, 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

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U.S. Air Force F-15s assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing here, F-16s assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, F-16s assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, KC-135s assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, and NATO AWACS from Geilenkirchen

48th Fighter Wing ensures combat readiness

Two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron fly over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 20, 2020. The 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa.

48th Fighter Wing conducts flying operations

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 14, 2020. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)