After a short delay due to the fog throughout Tuesday, a demonstration of the F-35A fighter jet was able to get off the ground at Hill Air Force Base.
In the cockpit for the abbreviated demonstration was Maj. Kristin"BEO" Wolfe, a pilot and commander for the F-35 Demo Team's third season as part of the 388th Fighter Wing."That was exciting to do those maneuvers where I know that some people are getting some really cool shots," Wolfe said.
The demonstration also gave a glimpse of the jet for the first time since a crash at the base in October. The pilot was forced to eject from his F-35A. He was transported to a hospital for observation, where he would be released later that night, according to officials."We get as much data as they can give us about what happened and we have complete faith in the jet, which is why we're still comfortable flying it," Wolfe said.
After an incident like the one in October, Wolfe discussed what she tells potential recruits about the risk that can come with it.
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