Shortly after, a Chinese fighter jet positioned itself about 500 feet from the left wing of the U.S. plane, which continued on its course, for an over an hour before peeling away.

The 354th Fighter Wing confirmed in a statement that the “aircraft incident” occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time, “resulting in significant aircraft damage.” ...

A US Air Force pilot safely escaped after an F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training mission at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday, officials said.

In a statement, the 354th Fighter Wing’s public affairs office confirmed that “an aircraft incident occurred this afternoon resulting in significant aircraft damage at 12:49 p.m.” “The ...

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, climbs into the cockpit at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 15, 2021.

US Air Force (USAF) pilots will soon be flying against the world’s most-advanced fifth-generation fighter in training missions. On 9 June, the USAF activated the 65th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS ...