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us25 days ago•196 min saved

Miramar F-35B crash: pilot ejects as jet erupts in flames

A Marine Corps F-35B crashed short of the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, erupting into flames. The pilot ejected successfully and was taken to a medical facility as firefighters worked to extinguish a grass fire around the crash site. The cause is under investigation. The F-35B is a high-cost stealth jet (~$102 million) operated by the US Marines and international partners, with Miramar hosting about 15,000 service members.

via CNN|

#f-35b #fighter-jet-crash #marine-corps

military9 months ago•7 min saved

Royal Navy's F-35B Fleet Sets New Record Amid International Exercises

The UK Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales has deployed a record 24 British F-35B fighters, the largest number on any ship, as part of Exercise Falcon Strike in the Mediterranean, demonstrating the UK's growing carrier strike capabilities despite ongoing debates over aircraft numbers and program funding.

via The War Zone|

#carrier-strike #f-35b #hms-prince-of-wales

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Stranded UK F-35B Jet in India Becomes Unintended Tourist Attraction

A British F-35B fighter jet was stranded at an airport in Kerala, India, due to mechanical issues, becoming a local sensation and internet meme, while British engineers work to repair it and decide whether to fix it on-site or airlift it back to Britain.

via The New York Times|

#aircraft-malfunction #f-35b #india

world1 year ago•2 min saved

UK's F-35B Jet Stranded in Kerala to Be Dismantled After 20 Days

The UK's F-35B fighter jet, grounded in Kerala since June 14 after an emergency landing, will be dismantled and transported back to the UK aboard a C-17 Globemaster, with wings removed for fitting. The process involves security measures to prevent data breaches, and the jet will undergo repairs before transport, with a team arriving soon to assist.

via Hindustan Times|

#dismantling #f-35b #grounded

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Stranded UK F-35 Jet in Kerala Sparks Tourism and Repair Concerns

A British F-35B fighter jet is stranded at an airport in Kerala, India, for nearly three weeks due to technical issues after a weather diversion, raising concerns about repair, security, and diplomatic image, with ongoing efforts by UK engineers and authorities to resolve the situation.

via BBC|

#f-35b #india #military

militaryaviation2 years ago•2 min saved

F-35 Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, Pilot Injured

A new F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico, seriously injuring the pilot who was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. The jet, traveling from Texas to California, stopped to refuel at Kirtland Air Force Base before the crash. This incident marks the second F-35B mishap in less than a year.

via Business Insider|

#crash #f-35b #lockheed-martin

military2 years ago•1 min saved

F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes Near Albuquerque Sunport, Pilot Seriously Injured

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport after a refueling stop at Kirtland Air Force Base. The pilot ejected and is recovering at UNM Hospital. Fire crews, including those from Kirtland AFB, managed to control the jet fuel fire, but cleanup will take longer. University between Rio Bravo and Mesa del Sol will be closed for debris removal. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

via KOB 4|

#albuquerque #f-35b #fighter-jet-crash

military3 years ago•9 min saved

Makin Island ARG and Marine Expeditionary Unit Return Home to San Diego.

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) have completed a seven-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific, marking a shift in how amphibious forces deploy globally. The ARG/MEU construct is a viable one for the theater, particularly when it comes to deterrence and presence. The deployment allowed the Navy to continue experimenting with the so-called “assault carrier” concept, in which a big-deck amphib that has a squad of F-35Bs aboard works with a carrier strike group.

via USNI News|

#amphibious-ready-group #f-35b #indo-pacific