British “F-35” fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean, pilot survives

LONDON, Nov. 17 (YPA) – The British Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that an F-35 fighter jet belonging to its air force crashed in the Mediterranean during a routine flight.

“A British F35 pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning,” the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry added that the pilot has been safely returned to the ship and an investigation has begun, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.

YPA