Tuesday, 22. March 2011
Topic: War and Peace News - on March 22, 2011 at 11:43:00 AM CET
US fighter jet crash lands in field near Benghazi
The pilot of the F-15E fighter jet was rescued by rebel soldiers after ejecting from the aircraft, it is understood.
The crashed plane was discovered by a Telegraph journalist reporting in and around Benghazi, the rebel-held city.
It is thought the F-15E fighter jet came to ground after suffering due to a mechanical failure.
US Air Force F-15E Incident in Libya; Crew Safe
Two crew members ejected from their U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle when the aircraft experienced equipment malfunction over northeast Libya, March 21, 2011 at approximately 10:30 p.m. CET.Both crew members ejected and are safe.
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