US military loses further combat aircraft in the Red Sea-Diepresse.com
Problems occurred when landing on the aircraft carrier « USS Harry S. Truman ». A week ago, a fighter plane fell from the aircraft carrier into the sea.
According to a report by the television station CNN, the US military has again lost a fighter plane in the Red Sea. When landing the F/A-18 Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier « USS Harry S. Truman » there were problems, as the broadcaster reported to four people familiar with the incident. The pilot and an weapon system officer brought themselves to safety with the spin seat and were saved from the water with minor injuries.
The jet fell into the sea and, according to the information, could not be recovered at first. A week ago, another machine of the type F/A-18 of the « USS Harry S. Truman » fell into the sea. The fighter jet was on the aircraft carrier in tow when it had come loose and fell on board, the US Navy said. According to the navy, a fighter plane of this type costs almost $ 70 million (more than 60 million euros).
The aircraft carrier « USS Harry S. Truman » is in use against the Houthi militia in Yemen in the Red Sea. US President Donald Trump surprisingly said on Tuesday that the Houthi militia had surrendered to the USA. Oman’s Foreign Minister announced a ceasefire between the USA and the Houthi militia. (APA/dpa)
