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British Royal Navy Hawk T1 jet crashes in Cornwall | Photo
Defence Redefined
Published on 25/03/2021 at 17:30

A British Royal Navy Hawk T1 jet crashed in Cornwall this morning, with two crew members ejecting in time.

According to the official information of the British Ministry of Defence, which is quoted by foreign media, “Two pilots are being checked by medics after ejecting from a Royal Navy Hawk aircraft from 736 Naval Air Squadron during a flight from RNAS Culdrose”. 

Crash site. Source: Express.co.uk

The accident is attributed to an engine problem. The British Ministry of Defence will conduct an investigation into the incident.

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According to aviation tracking websites, the Navy Hawk declared an emergency before disappearing from radar.

The BAE Systems Hawk Mk1 is a twin seat fast jet aircraft used to train UK Navy personnel, primarily to provide simulated ship attack.

With information from: CNA, express.co.uk, royalnavy.mod.uk

*Cover Photo: File photo © Royal Navy

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