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F-22 Raptor has ‘mishap’ on landing at Eglin Air Force Base

On Tuesday, March 22, a 325th Fighter Wing F-22 Raptor experienced a mishap on landing at Eglin Air Force Base at approximately 10:25 a.m. According to Eglin, emergency crews responded immediately and are on the scene. The pilot was transported to flight medicine for an evaluation.    An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mishap […]

PHOTO BY: Ilka Cole (EGLIN AFB)

On Tuesday, March 22, a 325th Fighter Wing F-22 Raptor experienced a mishap on landing at Eglin Air Force Base at approximately 10:25 a.m.

According to Eglin, emergency crews responded immediately and are on the scene. The pilot was transported to flight medicine for an evaluation.   

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mishap is underway. 

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