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United States Air Force’s F-35A, world’s most advanced fighter jet crashes in the US

Breaking: F-35B Jet Crashes after takeoff in New Mexico

United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jet crashes in Utah. The F-35, manufactured by defence giant Lockheed Martin, is regarded as the most sophisticated and expensive fighter plane in the world. Just before the collision, the fighter jet’s pilot safely made an emergency landing. The 388th Fighter Wing (388FW), located at the air base, reported the incident on October 19th.

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The 34th Fighter Unit of the 388FW was the first wing to have an operational F-35A squadron. The Hill Air Force Base runway’s north end is where an F-35A Lightning II crashed at around 6:15 p.m., according to a tweet from the wing. “Emergency crews from both on and off base responded immediately.

The precise squadron to which the downed fighter plane belonged has not, however, been disclosed by the 388FW. The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning was returning from a regular training flight, said Colonel Craig Andrle, commander of the 388FW.

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According to Andrle, who was quoted by CNN, “all of us as pilots take every opportunity we have to limit the damage to anything on the ground,” the pilot “did his best attempt to avoid any buildings or anything on the ground prior to ejection.”

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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.