MichaelBuckle Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Reported by UK news media... ITV News understands the military helicopter involved in a crash in Cley, in Norfolk is not British. The RAF is assisting with the search operation. The US Air Force does have a base in RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk. The helicopter could be a Blackhawk, which could have had as many as four people onboard. The US Air Force base at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk has told ITV News they will release a press statement within the hour. Four people are believed to have died following a single helicopter crash in Cley, north Norfolk, police said tonight. https://www.itv.com/news/story/2014-01-07/helicopter-air-crash-cley-north-norfolk/ Edited January 7, 2014 by MichaelBuckle
MichaelBuckle Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 Confirmed by RAF Lakenheath it was on of their Pavehawk helicopters. No confirmation on the fatalities.
ClearedHot Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Very detailed article with many pictures. Him Him Her Her Edited January 8, 2014 by ClearedHot
HeloDude Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice. We will miss all of you.
lazlo Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) A nickel on the grass... Edited January 8, 2014 by lazlo
theat6bisasham Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Navy Help reported down now.. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/coast-guard-navy-helicopter-off-virginia-21462883
Breckey Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Capt. Christopher S. Stover, Capt. Sean M. Ruane, Tech. Sgt. Dale E. Mathews, and SSgt Afton M. Ponce were the HH-60G aircrew members killed in a crash on the Norfolk coast Tuesday evening. An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter carries a four-person aircrew - a pilot, co-pilot, and two special mission aviators who are qualified as both gunners and flight engineers. On this particular mission, Stover and Ruane were the pilots, and Mathews and Ponce were the special mission aviators."We continue to think of the loved ones who are experiencing such a tragic, sudden loss," said Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander. "The Liberty Wing feels as though it has lost members of its family, and we stand by to support one another and these Airmen's families during this difficult time." The accident is currently under investigation, and more details will be released as they become available. Godspeed. Edited January 9, 2014 by Breckey
DirkDiggler Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Was in ROTC with Sean as well, he was good dude and will be missed, rest easy bros.
Toasty Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Also went to school with Sean. He was a f****** awesome guy. Instantly likeable by everyone. There's an unofficial fund set up for his wife and son at this link: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/0fsd9/ab/12amx1 1
M2 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Godspeed. 1
HeloDude Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Dale was a great guy and a great FE. He wasn't afraid to stand up and say what needed to be said. And his sense of humor put a smile on everyone's face. He and the others will surely be missed.
Rmarsh Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Chris was a fellow Tough 20 Troll at USAFA. Sad day for the Air Force. Here's a toast.
busdriver Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I have no words. Rest easy my friends, we've got the alert.
Marlboro BLACK Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Absolutely hate hearing such news. Rest easy brothers...
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