RAF pilots who ejected moments before crash expected to make full recovery
The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station when it plummeted to the ground.
Two RAF pilots ejected from their Hawk T2 aircraft moments before it crashed near Pencarnisiog in Anglesey, according to the Royal Air Force. The pilots, who sustained minor injuries, are expected to make a full recovery and are currently in excellent spirits, the RAF reported on Thursday. The aircraft crashed while flying out of RAF Valley station, with a video shared on social media capturing the dramatic moments as the pilots ejected and a plume of smoke and fire engulfed the aircraft as it hit the ground.
Following the incident, the RAF has temporarily suspended Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 flying operations as a precautionary measure, including the Red Arrows, who were not scheduled to fly until the upcoming Le Touquet Airshow in France. The official investigation into the crash's cause is underway, but no timeline has been provided for when the flying operations will resume.
The RAF Valley, a key training facility for fighter pilots and aircrew, continues to serve various roles, including mountain and maritime operations and the Mountain Rescue Service.
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