F/A18's in mid-air in Calif.

Just heard a little while ago that two F/A 18's from Lemoore had a mid-air
over Hunter-Liggett. Two chutes were seen, one injured pilot recovered still
searching for the other.

Diamond Jim wrote:
Just heard a little while ago that two F/A 18's from Lemoore had a mid-air
over Hunter-Liggett. Two chutes were seen, one injured pilot recovered still
searching for the other.

Unfortunately it doesn't look good:

Hornet Strike Fighters Involved in Mishap Over Fort Hunter-Liggett
Story Number: NNS060626-14
Release Date: 6/26/2006 6:57:00 PM

From Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

NAS LEMOORE, Calif. (NNS) -- Two F/A-18 Hornets based at Naval Air
Station (NAS) Lemoore, Calif., were involved in a mishap while on a
routine air-to-air intercept training mission June 26.

One of the pilots ejected from the Hornet and was recovered in good
condition. The other pilot is deceased.

The mishap occurred about 11:15 a.m. in a remote training area while
the aircraft were using the Fort Hunter-Liggett military operating
area. The aircraft were from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, based
at NAS Lemoore.

The names will be released in accordance with Department of Defense
notification policy.

MW

"Mike Weeks" wrote in message
ps.com...


The mishap occurred about 11:15 a.m. in a remote training area while
the aircraft were using the Fort Hunter-Liggett military operating
area. The aircraft were from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, based
at NAS Lemoore.


Anyone know if VFA-125 flies the C model or do they fly the newer E model?

JD