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    UPDATE: 48th Fighter Wing deceased pilot identified

    BRANDON, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

    06.16.2020

    Story by Master Sgt. Eric Burks 

    48th Fighter Wing

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, UNITED KINGDOM – With next of kin notifications complete, we can confirm that the pilot killed in yesterday’s F-15C Eagle crash was 1st Lt. Kenneth Allen, assistant chief of weapons and tactics for the 493rd Fighter Squadron.

    Allen first arrived at the 48th Fighter Wing in Feb. 2020, and is survived by his wife and parents.

    “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Lt. Allen, and mourn with his family and his fellow Reapers in the 493rd Fighter Squadron. The tremendous outpouring of love and support from our communities has been a ray of light in this time of darkness,” said Col Will Marshall, 48th Fighter Wing commander.

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    Date Taken: 06.16.2020
    Date Posted: 06.16.2020 05:32
    Story ID: 372193
    Location: BRANDON, SUFFOLK, GB

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