Aviation sources are reporting that an F-15 Eagle from RAF Lakenheath has crashed into the North Sea, east of Hull.

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The F-15, call sign CHOSEN4, flew in a formation of four aircraft when things went wrong.

There is no information yet about the status of the crew.

A search and rescue helicopter and the coast guard have been scrambled.

Chosen is often used by F-15Cs from 493rd FS that is part of the 48th Fighter Wing, based at Lakenheath.

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