The crew of an advanced warplane has been declared dead following a crash.

Sadly, after several days of intense searching, it has been confirmed that two military aviators who went missing during a training flight in the north-west US have been declared dead. The commanders in charge of the mission have expressed their deep sorrow for the loss of these two brave individuals.

Commander Timothy Warburton, who leads the US Navy's Electronic Attack Squadron 130, affectionately known as the "Zappers," shared the heartbreaking news with a heavy heart. The missing aircraft was an EA-18G Growler, assigned to this very squadron, and it tragically crashed east of Mount Rainier in Washington state last Tuesday.

As soon as the crash was reported, the Navy, along with US Army Special Forces soldiers and local law enforcement, immediately launched a search and rescue operation to locate the crew members. Despite their best efforts, it was only last Thursday that the site of the crash was finally discovered. However, it wasn't until the following day that the search-and-rescue teams were able to reach the location.

According to the Navy, the crash site was situated at an altitude of approximately 1800 meters and in a remote, steep, and heavily wooded area. Even now, personnel are still present at the site, tirelessly searching the vast area, collecting debris, and planning for the long-term salvage and recovery process.

The identities of the two crew members have not yet been released, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. For those unfamiliar with military aircraft, an EA-18G Growler is a specialized electronic warfare aircraft and a variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The squadron responsible for this aircraft had recently completed a deployment in the Middle East aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In light of this devastating news, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of these missing aviators. May they rest in peace, and may their bravery and dedication never be forgotten.

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