US Air Force apologises after sparking panic with 'double bang' over East Anglia

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The US Air Force has apologised after triggering a sonic boom that startled communities across East Anglia.

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An American jet inadvertently exceeded the speed of sound over Cambridgeshire and Norfolk last Thursday.The incident occurred shortly before 3pm on May 7 when a US Air Force F-15E fighter aircraft broke the sound barrier during what was described as routine training exercises.Residents across the region reported hearing a loud double bang that reverberated through the skies above Wisbech and surrounding areas.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The 48th Fighter Wing operates from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk.A spokesman said: "A US Air Force F-15E pilot inadvertently reached supersonic speed during routine training."We apologise for any disturbance this may have caused residents, and we appreciate the community's patience and support as we conduct essential training to maintain the highest levels of readiness for our collective defence."Such occurrences over British land are uncommon...

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