The pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, 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.
Yesterday, Lt Kenneth “Kage” Allen was returned to his family in the United States. To honor our fallen aviator, F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron conducted a Missing Man formation, a time-honored tradition for our
#LibertyWing
Airman that is no longer with us.
Tony Foulds watches from Endcliffe Park in Sheffield, as warplanes from Britain and the United States stage a flypast tribute to ten US airmen 75 years after he witnessed the crash that killed them
📷Danny Lawson/PA Images - see more at
#TonyGotAFlypast
UPDATE: 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.
"Search and Rescue effort are currently under way, but the pilot and of the aircraft is still missing. We will provide updates as they become available, while prioritizing respect and consideration for the pilot's family." - Col. Will Marshall
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Lt. Allen, and mourn with his family and fellow Reapers of the 493rd FS. The tremendous outpouring of love and support from our communities has been a ray of light in this time of darkness.”
The 493rd Fighter Squadron flagship departed the
#LibertyWing
for depot maintenance emblazoned with the name of 1st Lt Kenneth "Kage" Allen, marking his final departure from RAF Lakenheath.
#WeAreLiberty
!
An exciting announcement from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. B-17 crash in Sheffield that claimed 10 American lives.
“Look to the skies on 22 February for a very special flyby” - Col. Will Marshall
#GetTonyAFlypast
The names of the
#Airmen
who perished will be displayed on F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron to honor their memory during the
#MiAmigo75th
flypast this Friday, February 22nd.
#WeAreLiberty
!
Here it is folks, the
#DDay75
missing man flyover footage you've been waiting for, from our
#LibertyWing
heritage F-15s!
#WeAreLiberty
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
We are sincerely grateful to everyone in our extended
#community
for your support, condolences, and well wishes for Lt. Allen, his family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron.
#WeAreLiberty
!
#ReaperStrong
We are honored to have the American Flag flown in the missing man formation during the
#MiAmigo75th
ceremony be displayed proudly over Endcliffe park today in memory of the 10 fallen
@usairforce
#Airmen
who gave their lives to protect the citizens of Sheffield.
#WeAreLiberty
!
A
@usairforce
F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 today in the North Sea. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, the aircraft was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board.
We're feeling the need this Sunday. Turn and Burn with our pilots as they execute a missing man formation over the beaches of Normandy!
#WeAreLiberty
!
#DDay76
#ReadyAF
Yesterday volunteers from
@RnliBridlington
and
@RNLIScarborough
joined the massive search effort off the Yorkshire coast for the pilot of the US Air Force jet. Our condolences go out to the pilot’s family and all at
@48FighterWing
, RAF Lakenheath.
Grab your cameras! We're turning the dial up to 11 on operations this week, and there's going to be a whole lot of flying.
#WeAreLiberty
!
#OwnTheSkies
#ReadyAF
"Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence. " - Winston Churchill
#WeAreLiberty
!
#ReadyAF
#DDay76
Tony Foulds, the
#LibertyWing
salutes your continued service to the memory and care of our fallen
#Airmen
.
You're selfless efforts will forever remain a beacon of inspiration and a symbol of the long-standing partnership of our two nations. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
#ThankYouTony
@AlexFoster85
@mrdanwalker
@usairforce
We have been made aware of Tony’s incredible dedication and we’re making inquiries to see what we can do to show our appreciation!
“The story just kept growing and growing – we got more than 1 million views on the video of my interview with Tony; it was the most-watched video in the history of BBC Breakfast.”
Our tribute to our
@RAFMarhamMedia
partners continues as we honor the
#legacy
of the GR4 Tornado on day two of its
#FarewellFlypast
.
Today's winning image, as voted by you, our fans, was submitted by Howyn Roberts. Congratulations Howyn! This image is incredible!
#WeAreLiberty
!
“The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000
#Airmen
do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy to maintain full readiness to protect our nation’s security and interests.”
@GenDaveGoldfein
#readyAF
FLYPAST UPDATE: To honor the three
#MiAmigo
crew members laid to rest here in the U.K., our Strike Eagles will also fly over the Cambridge American Cemetery on Friday, expected between 0945-1000.
#WeAreLiberty
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
#WeAreLiberty
!
The tradition of carrying flags during aerial missions and in combat zones has continued throughout Aviation's history. This tradition honors the service of men and women in uniform.
#WeAreLiberty
#Heritage
#Tradition
#StrikeEagleSaturday
Awesome shot by Leighton Owen
It’s time for the
#LibertyWing
to bid farewell to our
#HeritageF15s
here’s one last parting shot of the 494th
#MightyBlackPanther
tail 603 as it makes its way to depot maintenance.
Thank you to the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron for capturing this moment.
#WeAreLiberty
!
It's only fitting that our last
#LibertyTopShot
image to honor the
#legacy
of the GR4 Tornado on be of
#Tonka
flying off into the sunset.
Today's winning image, was submitted by 9 year-old Jack Ellis. Congratulations Jack! You have a bright future in photography.
#WeAreLiberty
!
How slick does the 493rd
#HeritageF15
look!? Call us bias, but this is one mean
#Reaper
!
Two down, one to go! We're just as anxious as you are to see number three!
#WeAreLiberty
!
"Today we pause to remember an attack that took the lives of nearly 3,000 lives at the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and Shanksville, PA." - Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense
#NeverForget
#WeAreLiberty
!
The 494th
#Panthers
flew an American flag in the missing man aircraft during the
#MiAmigo75th
flypast. The flag was delivered to St Augustine's church in
#Sheffield
for a ceremony to honor the crew’s sacrifice two days later.
#WeAreLiberty