Marine aircraft down in UK Published Oct. 21, 2015 By 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -- A 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing F/A-18C Hornet belonging to Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 232 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar crashed in the vicinity of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England at approximately 5:30 a.m. (EDT), today.<br /> <br /> The Marine Corps officially confirmed the death of the pilot, but it is unknown at this time if the pilot ejected from the single-seat aircraft.<br /> <br /> The aircraft was transiting from Bahrain to Miramar in a flight of six aircraft when it crashed approximately six miles northwest of the airfield. The remaining five F/A-18C's safely diverted to RAF Lossiemouth. The United Kingdom Coast Guard is currently on the scene of the crash site and is in close coordination with U.S. military officials.<br /> <br /> Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the pilot. The cause of the crash is still unknown.<br /> <br /> More information will be released from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs office as it becomes available.<br /> Phone: 858-577-6000<br /> FB: www.facebook.com/MCASMiramarand3rdMAW<br /> TW: www.twitter.com/MCASMiramarCA