US fighter pilot thanks British photographer who spotted spa

US fighter pilot thanks British photographer who spotted sparks from back of jet and raised alarm


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A quick-thinking British photographer has been honoured by a US military pilot whose life he potentially saved after warning him that his engine was faulty - after he had already taken off. 
Ian Simpson, 56, happened to be taking photos of an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, piloted by US Air Force Major Grant Thompson, when he noticed sparks flying from its rear. 
While listening to flight control traffic at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Tuesday, Mr Simpson and other aviation enthusiasts realised the pilot had no idea there was a problem with the aircraft. 
Mr Simpson quickly Googled the airfield's phone number and demanded a switchboard operator put him through to flight operations. 

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