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British Royal Air Force jet crashes in Wales during training, narrowly missing buildings

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

A video shows a British Royal Air Force jet struggling to gain altitude just before it crashed in Wales.

The two pilots ejected in time and were treated for minor injuries.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:46:50 UTC.

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