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RAF Jet Crashes Through Barrier
An RAF Jet has gone through a crash barrier in Wales after a flock of birds appeared in front of the plane on take-off.
The pilot of the Hawk T1 had hit speeds of around 100 knots when he aborted the take-off at RAF Valley on Anglesey.
He was left shaken but unhurt although two of the bases fire engines were called out as a precaution.
Squadron leader Dave Williams was quoted by Wales Online saying: “A Hawk T1 was on a routine flight plan when it aborted take-off due to a flock of birds.”
“It went through the barrier but remained on its wheels. It came to a stop quite close to the beach.”
“There were no injuries at all and assessments are currently being made as to how to recover the aircraft.”
Cover image: Hawk T1. Courtesy Adrian Pingstone
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