A 🇺🇸 US fighter jet burst into flames after crashing at a military base, with the pilot managing to escape unscathed.
Footage captured at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska shows the F-35 fighter jet barreling to the ground before exploding on Tuesday afternoon.
The jet can be seen flailing around in mid air, while the pilot safely descends underneath a parachute before it burst into a ball of flames.
It remains unclear what caused the pilot to eject and send the jet crashing to the ground at this stage.
In a statement the 354th Fighter Wing's office described the incident it as causing significant damage.
They said: 'The pilot is safe and has been transported to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation.'
Col. Paul Townsend, commander of the fighter wing, added: 'Our people are our most important resource, and we are committed in ensuring their safety and security.
The F-35A is US the Air Force's latest fighter jet that had replaced the F-16 Fighting Falcons, and the A-10 Thunderbolt II's.
According to Air & Spaces Forces Magazine, the average price of one of the jets is roughly $81 million.
The jets are long-range supersonic jets that come with stealth capability, and are also capable of reaching anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere in one mission.
It comes after a similar F-35 jet crashed in rural South Carolina in September of 2023, with the pilot also parachuting to safety.
The jet went missing, with officials asking the public to call in if they had any information on the jet, causing a media frenzy. They found it a day later.
Melagros: COMRADES, please before you ask, which of the girls is she? It's the girl with the biggest behind. Honestly, I don't know why, my obsession with girls with big bum bum is unprecedented; hope I am okay spiritually about this obsession, this girl is as beautiful and neat as our EreluRoz, and she shares the same state with the senate president Godswill Akpabio, Ini Edo, MadamVanessa, Tuface's wife, and Hilda Bachi.
Why I regard her as my '3rd choice babe', my first-choice babe, works in an oil servicing company, but the girl 'dey misbehave'! Second choice girl (a lawyer with LLM) is not longer residing in the same city with me anymore. But, wait a minute! Why is it that when a woman is as educated as a man, submission or respect 'disappears' in a relationship or marriage?
Not long ago, a fellow Nairalander (a husband of a senior military officer) created a thread here lamenting that his wife doesn't protect him at all, that whenever he gets into trouble his wife doesn't come to his rescue that anytime he calls for an assistance she would refer him to the police. Please I want to know, what are the merits and demerits of marrying a Nigerian service personnel? (Mind you! I no be small pikin oo) Thank you all!
Marrying a security personnel lady as a wife come with alot of challenges that you need to bear as a man when you married them Nigeria ladies are always found of themselves whenever they joined security services they see civilians as a trash 🗑️ which is very bad of them.
Leobankx: The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, has disclosed that the corps is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to prevent fleeing bandits from penetrating the state.
Righteousness2: Whatever they claim to do or Manufacture,
If it is not Centered and Founded on THE LORD JESUS CHRIST as the LORD AND SAVIOUR OF THEIR LIFE, They are deceiving themselves and baggaging themselves to Hell
JESUS CHRIST is Not a Way to Heaven JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY TO HEAVEN. There is no deputy way There is no assistant way There is no combined way
There is NO OTHER WAY!
It is JESUS CHRIST OR HELL FIRE STRAIGHT!
Weldone Secretary to the God that knows who goes to hell.
Lukgaf: Ina Lilah wa ina ilae rojiun. Ustadh Qomorudeen Ajala is dead!
Yesterday, a shocking piece of news broke on our social media space: one of the prominent scholars in Yoruba land, Shaykh Qomorudeen Ajala, passed away right after Maghrib prayer. Amir Ajala as he's fondly called dedicated his life to the cause of Islam and the Sunnah in Yoruba land, especially in Lagos Island, where he made significant contributions.
This morning while praying for him, Shaykh Sharafuddeen Gbadebo Raji shared three outstanding qualities of Shaykh Qomorudeen Ajala, two of which he personally witnessed, and the third reported by many people. These qualities hold powerful lessons for us all.
1. Unshakable Tawakkul (Trust in Allah): During the clash with traditional worshippers in Lagos then, they took him to their shrine, beat him with charms, and declared that he would die within seven days. Yet, due to his Tawakkul in Allah, nothing happened to him, and he lived many years after the incident.
*LESSON* Let us strive for *taqwa* (consciousness of Allah) and place our trust in Allah. When we rely on Him sincerely, He will protect us from all evils—both seen and unseen.
2. Standing Firm on the Truth Shaykh Ajala was known for speaking the truth on his television program to the best of his ability. He never compromised the truth and was unafraid of public opinion. He stood by the Qur’an and Sunnah, courageously opposing innovations in Islam.
LESSON: We must live our lives in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah and shun innovations. Speak the truth always, even when it is difficult or affects us personally. Truth is a principle every Muslim should uphold, as Allah commands us in the Qur’an: "And speak the truth." (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:70)
3. Humility in Seeking Knowledge
Despite being a respected scholar, Shaykh Ajala was humble enough to admit his limitations. When asked questions about Islam that he was unsure of, he would seek answers from other scholars he deemed more knowledgeable. Shaykh Raji mentioned that Shaykh Ajala asked him a question for someone just a few hours before his death. SubhanAllah!
LESSON: True humility lies in acknowledging our limitations and seeking knowledge from those who know more. Let us not mislead others by pretending to know what we don’t. Also, remember that we do not know when death will come. If Amir Ajala had known his time was near, he may have approached things differently.
Shaykh Qomorudeen Ajala is no longer with us, and he will now be judged based on his deeds. The good things people are saying about him are a testament to his positive impact. But this brings us to a critical question: What will people say about us when our time comes?
Death is inevitable. Whether we like it or not, our turn will come. Are we preparing for that day?
May Allah forgive our dear Shaykh Qomorudeen Ajala, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannah Al-Firdaus. Ameen.
Prettyangelng: I won't lie I do. Any time I hear a song I listened when we were together. Tears fill my eyes. Please make that relationship or marriage work. The grass is not greener on the other side. It is only greener when you water it more.... I miss you Uche. 🥲
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