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RAF pauses Hawk jet training after crash in North Wales

The RAF has temporarily paused training on its Hawk jets following a crash involving a Hawk T2 aircraft in North Wales. Two pilots ejected and sustained minor injuries.

  • A Hawk T2 training jet crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey.
  • Two pilots ejected from the aircraft and are being treated for minor injuries.
  • The RAF has temporarily paused training on Hawk jets as a precautionary measure.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has temporarily halted training on its Hawk jets following a crash involving a Hawk T2 aircraft in North Wales. The incident saw two pilots eject from the plane moments before it crashed and caught fire.

North Wales Police confirmed that the pilots, who were flying a training aircraft, are being treated for minor injuries. The crash occurred at Pencarnisiog, near the RAF Valley base on Anglesey, from which the Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying.

An investigation into the crash is currently underway. The Hawk T2 is a two-seat training jet used for advanced jet training, designed with controls similar to the Typhoon fighter jet.

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