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Pilots Survive Jet Crash, Thank Rescuers
1 Oct
Summary
- Two RAF pilots ejected safely before their jet crashed.
- The Hawk T2 aircraft narrowly missed homes after takeoff.
- Both pilots are recovering from minor injuries.
Two Royal Air Force pilots safely ejected from a Hawk T2 jet last Wednesday shortly before it crashed in Pencarnisiog, Anglesey. The aircraft had departed from the nearby RAF Valley station. Fortunately, the jet’s descent narrowly avoided hitting nearby homes.
The pilots, comprising a trainee and an experienced professional, parachuted to safety. They received treatment for minor injuries sustained during the incident. Both are expected to make a full recovery and have expressed their gratitude to the emergency services and those who assisted them in the immediate aftermath. They are currently recuperating.