LONDON (Reuters) – An F35 fighter from Britain’s biggest aircraft carrier crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, though the pilot ejected and was safely returned to the ship.
The pilot ejected during a routine operation over international waters at around 10:00 GMT. No other vessels or aircraft were involved. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident.
“A British F35 pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning,” a spokesperson for the defence ministry said.
“The pilot has been safely returned to the ship and an investigation has begun, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest and most powerful vessel ever constructed for the British navy. It can carry up to 40 aircraft, including F35Bs.The United Kingdom has 24 F35Bs in total.
November 17, 2018 (Reuters) – On Wednesday, an F35 fighter from the largest aircraft carrier in the United Kingdom crashed into the Mediterranean Sea; nevertheless, the pilot managed to escape and made it back to the ship safely.
Around 1000 GMT, the pilot ejected after a routine mission over international waters. There were no other aircraft or vessels engaged. The incident’s cause was not immediately apparent.
According to a defense ministry official, “a British F35 pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning.”
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