F-35 CRASH / U.S Military Marine F-35B fighter aircraft has crashed in Beaufort County, SC close to MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station) Beaufort, making this the first ever #F35 crash. Pilot is believed to have ejected, his condition unknown at his time.— hscott61 (@hscott61) September 28, 2018
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Marines Times: F-35B crashes near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina
An F-35B has crashed in South Carolina near the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, military officials have confirmed.
The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and is currently being looked at by medical personnel, Capt. Christopher Harrison, a Marine spokesman, said in a command release.
The aircraft belonged to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, known as the “Warlords.”
“Marines from MCAS Beaufort are working with local authorities currently conducting standard mishap operations to secure the crash site and ensure the safety of all personnel in the surrounding area,” Harrison said.
The Corps said there were no civilian injuries as a result of the crash.
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WNU Editor: This is the first crash of an F-35 fighter jet.
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I don't think that was the first one
ReplyDeleteThere have been fires etc but this is the first crash
DeleteHopefully this lemon never gets tested against a peer competitor.
ReplyDeleteIf you judge a accident as a platforms combat performance then every nation in the world along with Airbus is in big trouble.
DeleteWell, so it's a $100mn BBQ fire.. no problem.. bring the sausages and we'll round it up to an even $100,000,010... but you pay the tip for the waiter.. 10% tip of 100mn BBQ bill gotta sting
ReplyDeleteLmao superior f35 of shit
ReplyDeleteSays the person who never designed shit in his life.
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