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F15 Eagle from RAF Lakenheath crashes into the North Sea

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John Elworthy

Published: 10:04 AM June 15, 2020

Updated: 11:38 AM November 1, 2020

F15 similar to that crashed into the North Sea today. Picture; STEVE WELLS - Credit: Archant

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

RAF Lakenheath news release just moments ago. Confirmation of crash off the coast of Hull - Credit: Archant

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.

USAF F-15C Eagle (call sign CHOSEN4) based at RAF Lakenheath has crashed into the North Sea, east of Hull

Search and rescue underway. @HMSQNLZ and @RFATideforce operating just to south of the area.

(library photo) pic.twitter.com/6wBeboyjfO
— NavyLookout (@NavyLookout) June 15, 2020

https://t.co/ggekipIvbB - BREAKING: RAF Lakenheath F-15C Eagle crashes off the coast of Hull

Some time ago news that a possihble RAF Lakenheath F-15 Eagle off the coast east of Hull.

The aircract was in formation with 4 other F-15's and 3 Kc-135 tankers from RAF Mildenhall s… pic.twitter.com/l3etEVmyX0
— Horizon (@HorizonMalta) June 15, 2020