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Watch: RAF Hawk T2 crashes and explodes near airbase in Wales

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What happened

A training mission took a dangerous turn on Wednesday when an RAF Hawk T2 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley.

Fortunately, both pilots safely ejected and sustained only minor injuries.

Key facts

  • A training mission took a dangerous turn on Wednesday when an RAF Hawk T2 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:47:22 UTC.

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Sources

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