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RAF Hawk T2 Crashes During Takeoff at RAF Valley; Two Pilots Eject

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A Royal Air Force Hawk T2 crashed during takeoff near RAF Valley on Anglesey, North Wales, prompting a major emergency response. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft and were treated for suspected minor injuries, while witnesses reported seeing two parachutes descend as the jet fell from the sky.

Discovered 2026-09-23T05:35:53.699055-07:00 | 2026-09-23T05:35:53.699055-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The crash involves the RAF’s Hawk T2 training aircraft and resulted in both pilots ejecting, with suspected minor injuries reported.
  • The incident will likely prompt an investigation into the aircraft, takeoff sequence and operating conditions at RAF Valley, with potential implications for training availability and fleet operations.

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2026-09-23T05:35:53.699055-07:00
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2026-09-23T08:00:38.582594-07:00
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