F-35A Nose Gear Collapses After Landing At Eglin

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II experienced a ground mishap at approximately 12:50 p.m. Aug. 21 upon landing at Eglin AFB, Florida, after an unspecified “inflight emergency,” the service says. Upon landing safely and parking, the stealthy fighter’s front nose gear collapsed. Fire crews responded...

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