Hornet Crash In U.K. Kills Marine Corps Pilot

BRIGHTON, U.K. – A U.S. Marine Corps McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet crashed shortly after takeoff from an airbase in the U.K. on Oct. 21, killing the pilot. The accident happened at around 10:30 a.m. London time. The Hornet was one of six taking off from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk in preparation...

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