January 7, 201411 yr 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, 201411 yr by MichaelBuckle
January 7, 201411 yr Author Confirmed by RAF Lakenheath it was on of their Pavehawk helicopters. No confirmation on the fatalities.
January 8, 201411 yr Very detailed article with many pictures. Him Him Her Her Edited January 8, 201411 yr by ClearedHot
January 8, 201411 yr Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice. We will miss all of you.
January 8, 201411 yr Navy Help reported down now.. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/coast-guard-navy-helicopter-off-virginia-21462883
January 8, 201411 yr 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, 201411 yr by Breckey
January 8, 201411 yr Was in ROTC with Sean as well, he was good dude and will be missed, rest easy bros.
January 8, 201411 yr 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
January 8, 201411 yr "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Godspeed.
January 8, 201411 yr 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.
January 9, 201411 yr Chris was a fellow Tough 20 Troll at USAFA. Sad day for the Air Force. Here's a toast.
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