An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base; the pilot was uninjured and it’s not been announced whether or not he ejected. The crash on the runway occurred at about 1 p.m. The weather is cloudy, calm, and the air temperature is about 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
The F-35s are part of the 355th Fighter Squadron and the 356th Fighter Squadron. The first F-35s were positioned at Eielson Air Force Base on April 21, 2020, after the base was chosen in 2016 to house the stealth fighter jets.
Emergency vehicles, personnel, and equipment are on the scene.
This story will be updated.
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