Missing fuel cap blamed after £20m RAF jet bursts into flames near caravan park
The two pilots managed to safely eject from the jet(Image: Facebook)
TL;DR
- An RAF Hawk T2 jet crashed on September 23, reportedly due to a missing fuel cap.
- The two pilots ejected safely and survived with minor injuries.
- The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from RAF Valley in North Wales.
- Sources close to the matter suggest blame lies with the ground crew.
- The incident has raised concerns about safety standards and potential wider problems.
- Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton had previously criticized the Hawk jets for engine and support issues.
- The RAF now operates 26 Hawk 2 jets following the crash.