Two RAF pilots eject before Hawk T2 trainer crashes near RAF Valley
Both crew members escaped with minor injuries after their Hawk T2 caught fire and crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Valley on Anglesey.
What to know
- Both pilots of an RAF Hawk T2 trainer ejected safely before the jet crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey.
- North Wales Police reported only minor injuries; both pilots were flown to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, home of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine.
- An eyewitness described flames on takeoff and violent pitching before two loud bangs; footage of the ejection has circulated widely.
- The RAF and MoD have opened an investigation into the cause and are not commenting further at this stage.
“It has trained generations of fast-jet pilots, and our island is proud to be home to the men and women who serve there.”
Helen Jenner, Leader of Reform UK Wales · BBC ↗ · Sep 22
Royal Air Force Operator of the crashed Hawk T2North Wales Police Lead responding forcePete Bennett EyewitnessHelen Jenner Leader of Reform UK Wales, Senedd member for Bangor Conwy MônMikey Kay BBC security analyst
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RAF confirms incident, says investigation ongoing
A Royal Air Force spokesperson formally confirmed the incident involving the Hawk T2 near Anglesey and said an investigation was underway, with no further comment at this time.
“An incident involving an RAF T2 Hawk aircraft, flying out of RAF Valley, occurred near Anglesey. An investigation is underway, and we will not comment further at this time.”
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Footage released showing pilots ejecting
Video circulating on social media and published by the BBC and other outlets showed the moment both pilots ejected and parachuted from the Hawk before it hit the ground.
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first by BBC, 14h ago
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Two pilots eject and parachute out of RAF plane before crash North Wales Police says the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft are being treated for minor injuries. https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/cq62k194 7l7po # UK # Wales # RAF
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MoD confirms crash, opens investigation
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the crash and said an investigation was underway, declining to provide further detail; air ambulances and a coastguard helicopter left the scene.
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🚨 WATCH: The moment an RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley
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# BBC # News Two pilots ejected and parachuted out of RAF planes before crash
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UPDATE: Hawk T.2 jet crash at RAF Valley - Both crew ejected - MoD confirms crash, will not provide further detail at this time but says investigation underway - 2x Air Ambulances and 1x Coastguard helicopter have now left the scene - @Andyyyyrrrr believes the jet was ZK032
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Eyewitness describes flames and violent pitch before crash
Eyewitness Pete Bennett told North Wales Live he saw an orange flame on takeoff, watched the jet pitch violently twice, then heard two loud bangs before the crash.
“It climbed at an aggressive pitch. It pitched twice violently in the air and then there were two clear loud bangs.”
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first by BBC, 16h ago
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North Wales Police confirm minor injuries, pilots flown to Birmingham — North Wales Police said both pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk had ejected and parachuted out before the crash near Pencarnisiog, and were being treated for what were thought to be minor injuries; they were flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
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Emergency services confirm crash and ejection
UK Defence Journal and other outlets confirmed a Hawk jet had crashed near RAF Valley with emergency services responding and the crew understood to have ejected.
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A Hawk jet has crashed near RAF Valley in Wales, with emergency services responding to the incident. Crew are understood to have ejected. Click image for more.
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Hawk T2 jet crashes near RAF Valley
Reports emerged of a Hawk jet crash at RAF Valley in Anglesey, with an air ambulance dispatched and both crew reportedly ejecting.
“BREAKING: Reports of Hawk jet crash at RAF Valley - Air Ambulance responding…”
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first by The Guardian, 10h ago · also Sydney Morning Herald, Guardian
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- Close call for pilots and homes as RAF jet loses control and crashes Sydney Morning Herald · 6h ago
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first by TWZ, 14h ago · also The War Zone
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- Video Shows RAF Hawk T2 Trainer Crew Ejecting Before Jet Crashes The War Zone · 14h ago
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BREAKING: Reports of Hawk jet crash at RAF Valley - Air Ambulance responding EC-145 "HELIMED61" G-LOYW is responding to a reported crash of an RAF BAE "Hawk" jet at RAF Valley in Wales. Both crew reportedly ejected. h/t @Andyyyyrrrr @MATA_osint @UKDefJournal
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first by Anadolu Agency, 14h ago · also Jerusalem Post
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- Two UK pilots injured in incident involving military training aircraft Jerusalem Post · 13h ago
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first by BBC, 10h ago · also Yahoo
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🚨🇬🇧 A British jet CRASHED soon after departing RAF Valley in Anglesey... Witnesses reported flames coming from the Hawk T2 before it suddenly pitched up sharply. Both people aboard ejected and have reportedly avoided serious injuries. Note: Senior RAF leadership have