Tag: Fighter
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F-35 Fighter Jet Goes Missing in South Carolina: Authorities Launch Search Operation
A pilot ejected from an F-35B Lightning II near Charleston, S.C., prompting a search for the advanced fighter jet. The plane is from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501; an F-35 from the squadron is seen here at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, south of Charleston. Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin/Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort…
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F-35 Mishap: Search for Missing Fighter Jet Yields Debris Field
The search for a missing F-35 stealth fighter jet turned to a recovery mission Tuesday after authorities located a debris field in South Carolina, capping an unusual saga that drew global attention. The discovery came a day after the public was asked for help tracking down the aircraft after the pilot ejected because of a…
