Marines aircraft down in UK

Published Oct. 21, 2015
By U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe & Africa Public Affairs

STUTTGART, Germany -- An incident involving a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet, which departed from RAF Lakenheath, occurred at about 11 a.m. today near Littleport, United Kingdom.

Response efforts are under way and the incident is currently under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Media queries should be directed to Capt. Richard Ulsh, director of public affairs for Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa at richard.ulsh@usmc.mil or +497031153598.