Watch: RAF Hawk T2 crashes and explodes near airbase in Wales

 A training mission took a dangerous turn on Wednesday when an RAF Hawk T2 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley. Fortunately, both pilots safely ejected and sustained only minor injuries. Technical issues arose during ascent, causing the aircraft to plunge dramatically before landing in Pencarnisiog. Emergency services acted swiftly to extinguish the fire and secure the area, while the RAF has paused Hawk operations pending further investigation. A training mission took a dangerous turn on Wednesday when an RAF Hawk T2 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley. Fortunately, both pilots safely ejected and sustained only minor injuries. Technical issues arose during ascent, causing the aircraft to plunge dramatically before landing in Pencarnisiog. Emergency services acted swiftly to extinguish the fire and secure the area, while the RAF has paused Hawk operations pending further investigation.