Marine F/A-18C pilot killed in Japan identified
U.S. Marine Corps pilot Capt. Jake Frederick, 32, far left, was killed Wednesday in a F/A-18C crash off Japan. Joe Bob Frederick, right, swore in Jake Frederick, left, at his commissioning ceremony on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol.
By TARA COPP | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 8, 2016
WASHINGTON — U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C pilot Capt. Jake Frederick was killed Wednesday when his fighter jet crashed off the coast of Japan, his family confirmed Thursday.
Frederick, 32, was based with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa. He ejected from his aircraft at about 6:40 pm local time Wednesday. A fellow Hornet pilot that had been on the training flight remained above the site until it had to depart to refuel.
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