Video: American F-35 Pilot Hastily Abandons Aircraft. Photo and video: Twitter @fl360aero
In Japan, an American F-35 Lightning II pilot was seen hastily abandoning his aircraft at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. The incident, which occurred suddenly, was captured on video, showing the rapid arrival of fire trucks at the scene.
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The video, already circulating on social media, clearly shows fire trucks arriving at the scene. At the end of the recording, a firefighter can be seen exiting the right front side of one of the trucks. The firefighter was wearing his self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and adjusting his face mask, suggesting a possible heat-related emergency, gas release, or both.
Despite these observations, it is important to note that such conclusions are speculative and cannot be confirmed at this early stage of the investigation. Authorities have not yet released specific details about the cause of the incident or the pilot’s health status.
The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world, and incidents involving these planes are rare. The readiness and quick response of the firefighters demonstrate the efficiency of the emergency protocols in place at the Iwakuni base.
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Photo and video: Twitter @fl360aero; This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
