Pilot’s remains identified

Stars and Stripes ^ | 14 Apr 03 | Kendra Helmer

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ABOARD THE USS KITTY HAWK — The Navy has identified the remains of an F/A-18 Hornet pilot assigned to the USS Kitty Hawk and missing since his plane was shot down April 2, according to the aircraft carrier’s commanding officer.

Capt. Thomas Parker said the body of Lt. Nathan D. White, 30, of Abilene, Texas, was found Saturday.

He was a pilot with Strike Fighter Squadron 195, the Dambusters. He is survived by his wife and three children.

“Nathan White was a fine officer and a great pilot,” Parker said. “We send our best to his family and his shipmates.”

Central Command has said a coalition Patriot missile may have shot down the Hornet. The incident is under investigation.

The fighter was shot down around 11:30 p.m. on April 2, and coalition forces, hoping the pilot had survived, conducted an extensive search and rescue mission.

The air wing is based at Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan, and is embarked on the Yokosuka, Japan-based carrier.

[GATOR NAVY]

Saturday was Atsugi's Yellow Ribbon Day. Sad day here.

[dandelion]

God bless his family, and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. God knows we mourn, and He mourns with us.

[Ligeia]

[anymouse]

A Texas-sized taps ping is in order.

R.I.P. aviator, LT White.

[MeekOneGOP]

R.I.P. aviator, LT White.

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[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks for the post and ping, folks !

[xJones]

Very sad, a wife and three children missing him. Prayers.