Posted on 05/02/2005 4:38:24 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Two U.S. jets missing on Iraq mission-Centcom
22 minutes ago
The U.S. military lost contact Monday night with two Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft in Iraq, a statement said.
The military said the two planes were from the USS Carl Vinson. The status of the crew is unknown and a search effort is under way.
The military statement said there was no initial indication of hostile fire in the area at the time contact was lost.
The U.S. military could not confirm by telephone any further details about whether the planes were single or two-seaters, could not say which squadron the aircraft were from or where the Carl Vinson was operating.
That's what I recalled, that the Marines flew mostly 'A' & 'C' models -- both single seaters. Appreciate the correction on the 'E' model being a single seater...
They also fly the D model two seater. The Marines don't have any E or F model Super Hornets.
Hope and prayers that these pilots are safe.
Semper Fi,
Kelly
Lord willing they will be back on the carrier in 48 hours or less. Funny I just went to CENTCOM. See no reference to downed Marine aviators. Hmmmm.
Silly me. It is a fresh article, LT 2 hrs. of course CENTCOM wouldn't have it posted till tommorow. Case solved.
http://www.cvn70.navy.mil/
has CVW-9 listed on-board...
CVW-9 home page
http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/cvw-9/
list VMFA 323 The "Death Rattler" as the only Marine Squadron in CVW-9 at this time
and VMFA 323
http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/cvw-9/vmfa323.htm
seems to list only F/A-18C as there current aircraft
The pilots are in my PRAYERS. Hopefully they will be picked up.
Possibly. Any word on whether the flight was being made in IMC?
Oh no. Ok reading on - I hope there's a happy update.
Prayers up for all involved.
Prayers needed here.
Prayers needed immediately!
Canteen Ping!
Sub-Driver--thanks for posting this!!
Star- thanks for the ping!
Conditions in the sand box suck. visibility can drop to zero fast.
Prayers up for those pilots
Prayers offered for safety of all.
Prayers up for the safety of these pilots!
Offering my prayers
Prayers sent that they are alright and safe.
My God. Prayers are out for them and their families. God bless all who have served and are serving I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Prayers offered up for their safety.
Please post your replies to Sub-Driver
Sub-Driver, My prayers go up for the pilots! I pray they are ok!
StarCMC, MoJo2001 - thank you for the pings.
Blessings,
trussell
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