Royal Navy aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth crashes F-35 The dramatic video of the jet has gone viral on social media.
The footage shows the pilot exiting the 100-million-pound plane and falling into the sea. One of the UK F-35 The jet crashed shortly after takeoff earlier this month while the carrier was conducting a flying operation in the Mediterranean.
According to British media, the British Ministry of Defense had confirmed the crash earlier this month and said that the pilot had been evacuated safely. According to officials, it is too early to comment on the incident while efforts are underway to recover the plane.
One can see in the footage F-35 As the jet approaches the ship’s ski jump as it prepares to take off, instead of gaining speed, the jet slows down as it reaches the ramp and the plane falls into the sea.
Well thank God he is still with us! That’s all I can say. pic.twitter.com/YtL6f0BFAm
– Seb H (sebh1981) November 29, 2021
Within seconds of the jet disappearing from sight, a parachute can be seen floating in the ocean right in front of the 65,000-ton ship.
It is speculated that the accident may have been caused by the engine’s cover being accidentally left on the jet. Keep in mind that these planes are the most modern and expensive planes in Britain.
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