F-35 fighter jet search turns to recovery

A debris field has been identified as the remains of an F-35 fighter jet that went missing Sunday north of Charleston

In a statement say the debris field was discovered nearly two hours northeast of the base.

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This incident is currently under investigation and officials say they are unable to provide any extra details

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The missing fighter jet came from a squadron whose mission is to train the pilots and support crews on the F-35

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The search for a missing F-35 fighter jet turned to a recovery mission after authorities located a debris field

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The air base had said it was working with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to "locate an F-35 that was involved in a mishap"

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The pilot was prepare to eject safely and was taken to a medical center

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