British pilot ejects as fighter jet crash lands in the Mediterranean By Daniel Boal November 17 2021, 3:52 pm November 17 2021, 3:52 pm Share British pilot ejects as fighter jet crash lands in the Mediterranean Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/world/3678813/british-pilot-ejects-as-fighter-jet-crash-lands-in-the-mediterranean/ Copy Link Mandatory Credit: Photo by Claire Hartley/Bav Media/Shutterstock A fighter jet has crash landed in the Mediterranean after a pilot ejected from the aircraft. The pilot of the British F35 combat plane had been flying a routine operation from the HMS Queen Elizabeth. After encountering a problem on Wednesday morning they ejected from the aircraft and were able to safely return to the ship. It has been confirmed that an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the incident. As a result, the Ministry of Defence has said “it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.” A British F35 pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning. 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. — Ministry of Defence Press Office (@DefenceHQPress) November 17, 2021 The full statement said: “A British F35 pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning. “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.”
