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U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Nose Gear Collapse Incident At Kadena Air Base

The U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth aircraft was damaged today at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan

The U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth aircraft was damaged today at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, as a result of a nose-gear collapse. The short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) plane was being towed when the incident occurred; having just returned to the base for a precautionary landing. The aircraft is based at the Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan.

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After the F-35B had touched down and was being towed back to the flight line at around 1:40 PM local time, the Incident happened. A video shows the aeroplane being towed while unusually banging up and down. After that, the nose gear oleo then gives way and the aircraft ends up sitting on its nose on the taxiway.   No injuries were reported to any of those involved and the jet was soon surrounded by firefighting and other emergency vehicles.

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The “Green Knights” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) were flying a jet, and Maj. Rob Martins, a spokesperson for the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, indicated in a release that the pilot had to return to base due to a suspected electrical issue.

“The pilot did as instructed and picked the safest alternative, safely landing the aircraft in accordance with standard procedures… Our aviators take tremendous steps to protect the safety of the aircrew and the surrounding areas, and operating our aircraft safely and successfully is a high concern.” The F-35B was on a routine training mission using local ranges at the time of the incident.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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