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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Monday, 6 December 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft: Accidents

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recent ditching of the F-35B aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea, for what reason the pilot so ejected from that aircraft.

Answer

A Service Inquiry is in the process of being convened to investigate the circumstances and cause of this accident, and as such it is inappropriate to speculate on the cause of the accident or the pilot's ejection.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81879
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Accidents F-35 aircraft Mediterranean Sea
Link
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