Update: U.S. Marine aircraft down in UK Published Oct. 21, 2015 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England (Oct. 21, 2015) -- A 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 232 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., crashed in the vicinity of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, at approximately 10:30 a.m. today. The Marine Corps has officially confirmed the death of the pilot, but it is unknown at this time if the pilot ejected from the single-seat aircraft. The aircraft was transiting from Bahrain to Miramar in a flight of six aircraft when it crashed six miles northwest of the airfield. The remaining five F/A-18Cs safely diverted to RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. The United Kingdom Coast Guard is currently on the scene of the crash site and is in close coordination with U.S. military officials. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the pilot. The cause of the crash is still unknown. More information will be released from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs office as it becomes available. Phone: 858-577-6000 FB: www.facebook.com/MCASMiramarand3rdMAW TW: www.twitter.com/MCASMiramarCA