RAF Hawk training jet crashes in Wales after pilot ejection

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 15:03

An RAF Hawk T2 training jet crashed shortly after takeoff near RAF Valley in Wales, with both pilots ejecting safely.

The Hawk T2 aircraft came down near the village of Rhosneigr after takeoff from RAF Valley. Both pilots ejected and were treated for reported minor injuries. Witnesses reported seeing flames from the aircraft and hearing a loud bang before two parachutes opened.

How it is being reported

• RAF jet crashes and bursts into flames as pilots seen ejecting just moments after takeoffGB News · 23 Sept, 14:05
• RAF Hawk jet crashes after takeoff in Wales as pilots 'ejected safely using parachutes'Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 13:51

In this story: RAF Valley · Rhosneigr · North Wales Police · RAF

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