The wreckage of two RAF Tornados lost in a crash in the Moray Firth has been located, the Ministry of Defence said.
The remains of the two GR4 bombers, which crashed on Tuesday afternoon, are believed to be 40 metres to 60 metres (131ft-197ft) underwater 25 miles south of Wick, off Scotland's east coast.
The search involved three vessels including the Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock.
Flight Lieutenant Hywel Poole (left), who was killed and Flight Lieutenant Adam Sanders (centre) and Squadron Leader Samuel Bailey (right)
Flight Lieutenant Hywel Poole, 28, died and Squadron Leader Samuel Bailey, 26, and Flight Lieutenant Adam Sanders, 27, are missing presumed dead after the crash which left a fourth crewman seriously injured in hospital.
An MoD spokesman said: "We have identified where we believe the wreckage is.
"They are in 40m-60m depth of water so the operation to recover them is ongoing at the moment.
"There are maritime vessels which are assisting with the recovery along with a Royal Navy minesweeper."
The men were serving with 15 (Reserve) Squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth in north-east Scotland.
The salvage of the wreckage will be a complex operation. A civillian salvage vessel is making it's way to the site and is expected to begin retrieving the wreckage early next week.