(Updated) Marine Fighter Jet Crew Rescued Off San Diego Coast
- Posted on August 11, 2011 at 6:13am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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This image provided by the US Navy shows an F/A-18C Hornet. (AP)
UPDATE:
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued the crew of a Marine Corps fighter jet that crashed into the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.
A Coast Guard spokesman says the two Marines were plucked from the water by a rescue swimmer lowered by helicopter at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, more than four hours after their jet went down. They were flown to a hospital and are listed in stable condition.
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd class Henry G. Dunphy says an air and sea search was launched shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday when the jet was reported missing.
On Thursday morning, the crew of a Coast Guard vessel heard the Marines calling for help off the coast about 85 miles southwest of San Diego and a helicopter was called in.
The missing jet has not been recovered.
Original story below.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Search-and-rescue teams took to the air and water early Thursday looking for a Marine Corps fighter jet that went missing over the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The aircraft was flying with another jet when contact with the plane was lost, said Coast Guard spokesman Henry Dunphy Wednesday night. Crews were searching for the F/A-18 Hornet in the area about 60 miles southwest of San Diego and 35 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico.
The Coast Guard was notified about the missing jet around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dunphy said.
Several aircraft were being used in the mission. Two Coast Guard cutters and a Navy ship have been diverted into the area.
A spokesman for the Marine Corps confirmed the jet is assigned to the Marines.
The aircraft is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, said Marine Corp. Capt. Brian Block.
Officials have not released how many crew members were aboard the plane. Additional details were not immediately available.
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jvrat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:33amsay What they will -yet more trouble may be –or- not Hopeful this glitch and ditch ends here-.that security is always challenged I’m just saying -to cover your a is a good rule
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:40pmIt’s a Super Hornet. The crew compliment is one or two. Where’s the great mystery on the number of crew members aboard? It’s not a P-3 Orion, fercryin’ out loud.
Report Post »nightmar
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:28pmwe are happy that these brave men are safe tonight. thanks for your service. god bless you.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:43amThank you Coast Guard. The other services may make fun of you but you do this for hundreds of people a year. You always go out.
Thank the Creator for allowing these Marines to be rescued.
Report Post »Cherynn
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:49pmWay to go Puddle Pirates! Ooooops, Navy veteran comming out in me. Good job guys!! for real,,GOOD JOB GUYS!!!!!
Report Post »Salty Sea Dog
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:24amThanks U.S. Coast Guard. Semper Paratus!
Report Post »vinoflyer
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:17amThe article sounds like it was written by a 5th grader. Heard the Maarines yelling for help? More likely heard their emergency radio transmissions. Number of crewmembers unknown, I do not think the Marines fly a figher with a crew of more than 2. Aircraft not recovered – it’s at the bottom of the ocean.
The most important facts were reported – the Marines were recovered and it sounds like neither was in serious condition.
Report Post »Hisemiester
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:20amWith some people it’s always about the negative. Sometimes one must put down the vino bottle to see clearly. The good of this article. Both marines were OK.
Report Post »Slowman101
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:32amI am glad they were found safe! God Bless the Marines and all our fine soldiers!
Report Post »trashtocash
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:25amhappy for the rescue–lucky no hungry sharks were patrolling that area
Report Post »rabblechat
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:07amGlad to see these Devil Dogs made it out of the drink in one piece.
Semper Fi!
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:56amI‘m surprised he didn’t save his plane by using the lifeguard stroke to bring it back on shore. Must not been able to find it in those dark waters.
Report Post »akabosan
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:45amHey! They are marines. They could have just jogged in, but they had another flight scheduled and had to be back on base for it. GB
Report Post »SirFlannel
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:37amSafe. Ohh-rah.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:11amThank YOU, GOD, and the rescuers. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT each one of you. Thank you for your service to our nation. We need you. Get well soon and “get back on that horse.” GOD SPEED!
Report Post »cjherin
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:06am“Fox And Friends” just reported that the two Marines on board the jet were rescued this morning and are in stable condition. Thank the Lord.
Report Post »tarbush
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:54amMaybe he defected to a country that is a democracy. Not sure if there is one left.
All kidding aside, pray he’s recovered safe and sound.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:50amWe are a Republic, not a Democracy
Report Post »tarbush
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 3:29pmSo is iran and the former yugoslavia.
Report Post »LowTechBackup
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:38amAfter our prayer for the crew, we also consider the current environment of leadership, infiltration, and technology transfer. We don’t know who now has access to uniforms and technology. Just in case, perhaps destinations south of the border should be considered. The transfer of military technology has been in high gear since early 2009 (after the elections).
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:30amPraying for a speedy rescue of this fine Marine
Report Post »Man Up America
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:37amGod guide all these men in there efforts. Semper Fi.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:28am.
Report Post »He’ll be fine……
SpankDaMonkey
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:24am.
Report Post »Told you so…………
libertymeteor
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:27amGod Bless our Troops, whether they are literally on the front lines or training off our coasts! USA.
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megansmom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:18amMy prayers that this oldier is found and returned to his family alive and well.
Report Post »megansmom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:19amsoldier
Report Post »Bill from NJ
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:59amMEGANSMOM,
They are called MARINES, not soldiers mam.
Report Post »Marines are Marines, Soldiers are those serving in the Army.
Your heart is in the right place though, God Bless…
loriann12
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:30amWow, didn’t even catch your typo until I saw you type the one word correction. How do the liberals catch every mis-spelling?
Report Post »megansmom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:06amPlease don’t tell my husband or son I called a Marine a soldier, I would never hear the end of it. I do know that they are Marines but most of my military jargon comes from being an Army brat and a wing nut.
Report Post »My apologies
megansmom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:07amIt’s the only argument they can find against logic.
Report Post »USNSPARKS
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:07amIt takes a special kind of mom to admit her mistake to the world. A tip of my hat to you lady from a fellow Army brat that joined the USN and got out 20 years later.
Bill From NJ: Well said gyrene! Semper Fi
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