Debris from a missing F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet has been located in South Carolina.
Debris from a missing F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet has been located in South Carolina.
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The pilot ejected and parachuted to safety, but the incident has raised numerous questions.
The pilot ejected and parachuted to safety, but the incident has raised numerous questions.
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The U.S. Marine Corps has not released much information about how the "most expensive" aircraft went missing and crashed.
The U.S. Marine Corps has not released much information about how the "most expensive" aircraft went missing and crashed.
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The Marine Corps is handling the investigation, categorized as a "Class-A mishap" due to significant damages.
The Marine Corps is handling the investigation, categorized as a "Class-A mishap" due to significant damages.
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A two-day standdown was ordered for the Marine Corps on September 18 as they searched for the missing jet.
A two-day standdown was ordered for the Marine Corps on September 18 as they searched for the missing jet.
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Lockheed Martin describes the F-35B Lightning II as the most lethal and survivable aircraft in the world.
Lockheed Martin describes the F-35B Lightning II as the most lethal and survivable aircraft in the world.
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The jet originated from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina.
The jet originated from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina.
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The aircraft was in autopilot when the pilot ejected.
The aircraft was in autopilot when the pilot ejected.
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The debris from the F-35 was located nearly 80 miles north of Joint Base Charleston.
The debris from the F-35 was located nearly 80 miles north of Joint Base Charleston.
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Aviation commanders will review flight practices, procedures, and policies to ensure the Marine Corps remains "combat ready" following the stand-down.
Aviation commanders will review flight practices, procedures, and policies to ensure the Marine Corps remains "combat ready" following the stand-down.
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