US Navy identifies pilot killed in Mojave Desert fighter jet crash

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Monday, June 6, 2022
US Navy identifies pilot killed in Mojave Desert fighter jet crash
US Navy identifies pilot killed in Mojave Desert fighter jet crashA U.S. Navy pilot killed after his fighter jet crashed in the Mojave Desert Friday afternoon has been identified by military officials.

TRONA, Calif. -- A U.S. Navy pilot killed after his fighter jet crashed in the Mojave Desert Friday afternoon has been identified by military officials.

Lt. Richard Bullock was killed when his F/A-18E Super Hornet crashed near Trona, in San Bernardino County, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 3.

Bullock was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, military officials say.

Photo of Lt. Richard Bullock
U.S. Navy

He was flying a routine training mission at the time of the crash. His fighter jet went down in a remote, unpopulated area.

Officials say that no civilians were hurt.

The crash is under investigation.

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