
The US military is asking the public for help in locating a $100 million F-35 fighter jet that went missing after an accident in South Carolina that forced the pilot to eject.
Foreign news agencies reported on Monday, September 18, 2023, that the US Air Force’s F-35B Lightning II fighter jet He disappeared last Sunday afternoon. After the pilot ejected from the plane while flying over South Carolina, he was able to descend safely using a parachute. and is currently being treated at the hospital
Charleston Air Force Base, located between the US states of North and South Carolina, said an accident occurred with the F-35 but did not release further details. However, the pilot ejected while the aircraft crashed. It was in autopilot mode and disappeared somewhere.
Officials believe the F-35 may continue to fly for some time. They are now focusing their search on the area around Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, north of Charleston. This was the last location of this plane detected.
Charleston Air Force Base admits that Society is asked to cooperate with the military and civil authorities. in searching for the missing plane as well They’re asking anyone with information that might help their search team. Contact the operations center
Mrs. Nancy Mace, a member of the House of Representatives from South Carolina, belongs to the Republican Party. Come out and ask questions via X or Twitter, “How did you lose the F-35?” Why not use tracking devices? And what do we ask the people to do? Can you help me find the plane and bring it back?”
The missing F-35 belongs to the 501st Squadron of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps told the BBC that at this time their information about the incident was limited. They are trying to gather more information. and are investigating the accident that occurred
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