US Marine Corps F-35 Lost Following 'Mishap'; Pilot Ejects Safely

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A recent incident involving a Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet has resulted in the pilot's safe ejection and subsequent hospitalisation. Following a 'mishap' over North Charleston, South Carolina, the aircraft was set to autopilot prior to the ejection. The current focus of recovery efforts is on two lakes near North Charleston, although the precise location of the missing jet remains unknown. Joint Base Charleston responders are investigating the incident. Further details regarding the nature of the 'mishap' are yet to be released.

Discovered 2023-09-17T14:21:36.188896-07:00 | 2023-09-17T14:21:36.188896-07:00

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A recent incident involving a Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet has resulted in the pilot's safe ejection and subsequent hospitalisation. Following a 'mishap' over North Charleston, South Carolina, the aircraft was set to autopilot prior to the ejection. The current focus of recovery efforts is on two lakes near North Charleston, although the precise location of the missing jet remains unknown. Joint Base Charleston responders are investigating the incident. Further details regarding the nature of the 'mishap' are yet to be released.

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2023-09-17T14:21:36.188896-07:00
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