An RAF Hawk T2 jet crashed and exploded over Anglesey in north Wales on Wednesday, moments after two pilots ejected during a training flight that had just departed from RAF Valley.
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Key facts
- An RAF Hawk T2 jet crashed and exploded in Anglesey (Ynys Môn), north Wales, on Wednesday.
- Two pilots ejected before the crash during a training flight.
- The aircraft had just taken off from RAF Valley on the west of the island.
- A witness said the jet 'was basically on fire' on takeoff, according to the Guardian.
An RAF jet crashed and exploded moments after two pilots ejected during a training flight over Anglesey (Ynys Môn) in north Wales on Wednesday, according to the Guardian.
The aircraft, a Hawk T2, had just taken off from RAF Valley on the west of the island when the incident occurred, witnesses said.
The Hawk T2 was being used for a training flight at the time of the crash, according to the Guardian’s report.
A witness described the aircraft as ‘basically on fire’ on takeoff, the Guardian reported.
Both pilots ejected from the aircraft moments before it crashed and exploded, according to the account of the incident.
Further details about the condition of the pilots and the cause of the crash were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Military training flights carry inherent risks, and a crash near an operational air base raises questions about aircraft safety and pilot welfare. The successful ejection of both crew members underscores the importance of emergency systems in preventing loss of life.
Frequently asked questions
What type of aircraft crashed in Anglesey?
According to the Guardian, the aircraft was an RAF Hawk T2 jet being used for a training flight.
Did the pilots survive the crash?
Both pilots ejected from the aircraft moments before it crashed and exploded, according to the Guardian. Further details on their condition were not provided in the available reporting.
Where did the jet take off from?
The Hawk T2 had just taken off from RAF Valley on the west of Anglesey when the incident occurred, witnesses said.
Timeline
- RAF jet crashes and explodes in Anglesey moments after pilots eject
The Guardian World: Witness says T2 Hawk aircraft, which was being used for a training flight, ‘was basically on fire’ on takeoff An 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, h