Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46pm on 23 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
Two Royal Air Force pilots ejected from a Hawk T2 training aircraft before it crashed and burst into flames near Pencarnisiog on Anglesey, Wales. North Wales Police said both pilots suffered minor injuries and were taken to Birmingham for treatment. The aircraft crashed close to RAF Valley, with emergency helicopters sent to the scene. Police said there were no reports of other injuries or wider damage. Witnesses said the aircraft appeared to be in trouble shortly after take-off, with one describing flames coming from the plane. The Royal Air Force has temporarily paused Hawk training while an investigation into the crash continues.
