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The U.S. military located the debris from a crashed F-35 stealth fighter jet in South Carolina on Monday, a day after a public appeal for help in locating...

On Sunday afternoon, pilot of F-35B Lightning II jet had safely ejected from the aircraft, for unknown reasons

The U.S. military said it finally found debris from a crashed F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina on Monday, a day...

2023-09-18 09:43:19

A stealth-capable US fighter jet, the F-35, went missing in South Carolina after a pilot jumped from the aircraft during a mishap. The military has issued a public appeal for help in locating the multimillion-dollar plane, as its disappearance has raised concerns. The F-35 is a critical asset for the American military, known for its sophisticated capabilities in combat activities. The pilots successful ejection from the aircraft indicates the safety measures and training standards.

U.S. military officials are searching for a missing F-35 jet after a "mishap" caused its pilot to eject on Sunday afternoon.

The base has reached out to local residents for assistance and urged anyone with information to contact the Base Defense Operations Center.

Siblings serve together in 88th Security Forces Squadron Wesley Farnsworth © Provided by Dayton Daily News Tech. Sgt. Michael Reed (left) and Staff. Sgt. Jacob Reed, brothers assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron, have been stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base together since 2015. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/WESLEY FARNSWORTH Growing up in a family with a line of military service can inspire young people to follow suit. This is the case for Tech. Sgt. Michael Reed an...