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F-15E down in Libya

Postby patchz » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:08 am

Initial reports state mechanical problems. Pilot is said to have been recovered by the rebels and is ok. WSO has yet to be recovered but is thought to be ok and location known. It is thought US Spec Ops are on the ground and may recover WSO soon.
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Re: F-15E down in Libya

Postby expat » Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:57 pm

Crew are fine, unfortunately that can't be said for the locals who rescued them  ::)

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Re: F-15E down in Libya

Postby Tom... » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:11 pm

Was a Lakenheath Bird aswell! It's only 20 miles down the road from me so one less for me to see flying about!
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