US pilot's wife pays heartbreaking tribute to new husband lost in North Sea crash
The wife of the US pilot from RAF Lakenheath who died yesterday has issued a tribute to her 'absolute best friend'.
1st Lt. Kenneth Allen, assistant chief of weapons and tactics for the 493rd Fighter Squadron, died when his F-15C came down off Flamborough in the North Sea.
He first arrived at the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath in February.
1st Lt Allen, who was known as Kage, had only been married for four months. His widow Hannah posted on Facebook to say how much she loved him.
The US jet from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk was flying a training mission when it went down, triggering a huge search and rescue operation.
Hannah posted this video on Facebook of her husband singing and playing the guitar. She said it was the last song he ever sang for her.
RAF Lakenheath thanked everyone who had passed on their condolences after the loss of 1st Lt Allen.