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Missing F-35 Jet Located in South Carolina After Pilot Ejected, Prompting Safety Stand-Down

  • F-35B Lightning II fighter jet went missing after pilot ejected safely in South Carolina during a training mishap.
  • Search efforts unable to locate the jet due to a non-functioning transponder and stealth technology.
  • Debris field from the crashed jet eventually found in rural Williamsburg County.
  • Marine Corps orders a two-day stand down of aviation units to reinforce safety procedures.
  • Investigation ongoing into the cause of the crash and circumstances leading to the pilot's ejection.
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