RAF pilots who ejected moments before crash expected to make full recovery
Summary
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots safely ejected from their Hawk T2 training plane moments before it crashed near Anglesey. Both pilots have minor injuries and are expected to make a full recovery while RAF Hawk flights are paused during the investigation.Key Facts
- The crash happened near Pencarnisiog on Anglesey while the plane was flying out of RAF Valley.
- The two pilots ejected and parachuted to safety just before the aircraft hit the ground and caught fire.
- Both pilots have been treated for minor injuries and are reported to be in good spirits.
- RAF has paused flying operations for Hawk T1 and T2 jets, including those used by the Red Arrows aerobatic team.
- The Hawk jets are used to train fast jet pilots and are two-seat transonic aircraft.
- RAF Valley is a training base for fighter pilots and mountain and maritime air operations.
- An official investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
- The Red Arrows were not scheduled to fly again until a show in France this weekend.
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