Curious case of missing F-35 stealth jet: Meme fest explodes as US military seeks public's help
The F-35 was part of a training squadron under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and search operations are primarily concentrated around Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, situated between Charleston and Columbia, based on the last known location of the aircraft.
FollowThe US military has found itself facing online ridicule and disbelief after a military base in South Carolina issued an appeal to the public for assistance in locating a missing F-35 fighter jet.
The incident in question involved an F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which was described as having been "involved in a mishap" by military officials based in Charleston, South Carolina, in a social media post.
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According to the Joint Base Charleston officials, the pilot of the aircraft executed a safe ejection and was subsequently transported to a local medical facility in stable condition. In the wake of the incident, Joint Base Charleston began working closely with the Marine Corps air base in Beaufort, South Carolina, to launch search and recovery efforts for the missing fighter jet. As of now, emergency response teams are still in pursuit of the F-35.
The F-35 was part of a training squadron under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and search operations are primarily concentrated around Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, situated between Charleston and Columbia, based on the last known location of the aircraft.
Joint Base Charleston has called on the public to collaborate with military and civilian authorities as they continue their search efforts. An ongoing investigation is underway, while the pilot of a second F-35 jet reportedly returned safely to Joint Base Charleston.
In a somewhat perplexing turn of events, the missing fighter jet has yet to be located, leaving many to question the circumstances surrounding its disappearance. This has prompted a flurry of online commentary, with individuals expressing their astonishment and skepticism at how such a high-tech military asset could seemingly vanish without a trace.
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Nancy Mace, a Republican Representative for a congressional district in South Carolina, voiced her incredulity on social media, pondering the absence of a tracking device and the decision to enlist public assistance in locating a sophisticated military aircraft.
