Seymour Johnson F-15E crashes

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (AFNS) -- An F-15E Strike Eagle
from the 4th Fighter Wing here crashed about 10 miles west of the impact
area on the Dare County Bomb Range at approximately 12:30 p.m. July 11.

The two crew members, Maj. Pete Whelan, instructor pilot, and Capt.
Ramiro Martinez, student weapon systems officer, ejected safely and were
picked up at approximately 1:15 p.m. by a helicopter from the Coast
Guard Station at Elizabeth City, N.C.

The Strike Eagle crashed in a remote, densely wooded area.  It was
carrying BDU-33s (inert training munitions) while on a training mission
on the range.

An interim board of officers has been appointed to investigate the
accident.  (Courtesy of Air Combat Command News Service)