A military training jet caught fire and exploded shortly after takeoff over Anglesey, forcing two pilots to eject as flames engulfed the aircraft. Witnesses reported the Hawk T2 was "basically on fire" during ascent from RAF Valley, raising concerns about the incident’s cause and the pilots’ safety. The crash occurred during a routine training flight, though details on the pilots’ condition or the aircraft’s status remain unclear. Authorities are likely investigating the circumstances behind the mid-air emergency.
Witness says T2 Hawk aircraft, which was being used for a training flight, ‘was basically on fire’ on takeoffAn RAF jet crashed and exploded moments after two pilots ejected during a training flight over Anglesey (Ynys Môn) in north Wales on Wednesday.The aircraft, a Hawk T2, had just taken off from RAF Valley on the west of the island when the incident occurred, witnesses said. Continue reading...
