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Pilot ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands

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The pilot of a military fighter jet escaped with minor injuries after the aircraft crashed into a Washington state mountain and sparked a brush fire Saturday, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing statement described the … Read more

What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Air Force crew had only seconds to react after their F-15E Strike Eagle was hit by enemy fire over Iran Friday. Both airmen ejected. The escape from the aircraft — triggered in an instant — set off a high-risk rescue mission deep inside hostile territory, … Read more