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Air Force Events ·Dec 1, 2022 ·πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

United States Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II Damaged

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United States Marine Corps
DateDec. 1, 2022
CountryπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
ForceUnited States Marine Corps
Location Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
26.34, 127.76
Aircraft F-35 Lightning II
Event type Damaged
Description

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 landed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, at about 1:40 p.m. on 1 December 2022 because of a suspected electrical problem, according to Marine Corps Times. While the aircraft was being towed, its front landing gear malfunctioned and the nose dropped to the ground, a 1st Marine Aircraft Wing spokesperson said. No injuries were reported, and military officials were investigating the precautionary landing and the mishap. The extent of damage had not been disclosed.

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Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Combat profile drawing
Profile of F-35 Lightning II
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan