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    Conclusion of salvage operations surrounding the December 2018 aircraft mishap

    SPMAGTF-CR-AF KC-130J's and Spanish F/A-18's conduct an aerial refuel

    Photo By Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole | A Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet with 462 Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Marine...... read more read more

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    06.10.2019

    Story by 1st Lt. Jose Uriarte 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan ā€“ The salvage operation related to the December 6, 2018 aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J has concluded. The operation occurred from May 27 to June 7, 2019.

    The salvage effort accomplished the task of recovering the KC-130Jā€™s cockpit voice recorder and digital flight recorder. These devices are being delivered to Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland for analysis to assist in the on-going investigation.

    Additionally, human remains were recovered during the salvage operation. At this time, the number and identity of those recovered is not known. The remains will be transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware where formal identification will be made by competent medical authorities.

    We reaffirm our deepest sympathy for all affected by this tragedy and those grieving the loss of the six Marines who perished in this accident. We also would like to express our sincere gratitude for the cooperation and expertise of the underwater salvage team.

    The cause of the December 2018 aircraft mishap remains under investigation.

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2019
    Date Posted: 06.10.2019 03:07
    Story ID: 326322
    Location: OKINAWA, JP

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