What Really Happened on the USS Harry S. Truman? Multiple Jets Lost in Red Sea Mishaps
A string of dramatic incidents has put the USS Harry S. Truman, one of America’s most powerful aircraft carriers, in the spotlight. In just over a week, two Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets have been lost in the Red Sea during attempted landings on the Truman, forcing pilots to eject and be rescued by helicopter. Both crews survived with minor injuries, but the jets now rest at the bottom of the sea The most recent mishap occurred on May 6, when an arresting gear failure caused a jet to overshoot the flight deck and plunge into the water. Just days earlier, another Super Hornet fell...
