RAF jet crashes and explodes in Anglesey moments after pilots eject
Summary
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Hawk T2 jet crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from RAF Valley in Anglesey, north Wales. Both pilots ejected safely and were treated for minor injuries while emergency services controlled the fire and investigated the crash.Key Facts
- The jet crashed moments after takeoff from RAF Valley during a training flight.
- Both pilots parachuted out and suffered only minor injuries.
- The plane exploded near houses and farms, creating a large fireball and smoke.
- The crash site at Pencarnisiog is less than two miles from RAF Valley airbase.
- RAF Valley houses the No 4 Flying Training School for fighter pilots.
- Fire, police, ambulance, and air ambulance services responded to the incident.
- Local train lines were closed and replaced by buses because of the crash.
- The UK Defence Secretary expressed concern for the pilots and said updates would follow.
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