Bobo sends us a link to the Air Force Thunderbirds’ Facebook page which identifies the pilot killed the other day in a crash as Major Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno;
U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018 at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight.
“We are mourning the loss of Major Del Bagno,” said Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander. “He was an integral part of our team and our hearts are heavy with his loss. We ask everyone to provide his family and friends the space to heal during this difficult time.”
RIP Major Del Bagno.
Too many this week. Fair winds, Major.
May God Bless you and your family during this tragic time. Rest in Peace warrior, you have earned your rest.
Rest well, Major.
Liked Brig. Gen Leavitt’s comment. Any report of what caused the crash?
Rest in peace Major Del Bagno. God be with your family.
I agree with AW1Ed, too many this week. Good people lost, and it’s a damn shame.
May he rest in peace and may his family and friends find some solace in the days ahead.
I agree. Too many, and too young.
Catch the tailwind, Major.
He was training at the time for the airshow at my base this weekend. Truly tragic. Many in the civilian world simply don’t understand the dangers of merely training in the military and the amount of members lost in preparations.
Out at March? My unit used to be there till they moved us across the country
What unit were you with, Comcam? And what year?
Welcome to Charleston Comcam.
Damn, I should have realized – Comcam equals Combat Camera.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace, Major Del Bagno.
Peace to your family.
With Respect.
R.I.P. Sir. Another Warrior taken from us too soon.
If I can remember this correctly…..
“For I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth………
And reached out to touch the face of God”
Fly High, sir.