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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Declares In-Flight Emergency, Lands Safely in Savannah

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor experienced an in-flight emergency over Savannah, Georgia. The pilot of the advanced stealth fighter declared the emergency by squawking the 7700 transponder code. The aircraft is reportedly assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, based at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. Following the incident, the jet diverted to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The F-22 was able to land safely, and the specific cause of the emergency has not yet been made public.

Official Source: https://www.threads.com/@flightdrama/post/DYMswpljhep/a-us-air-force-f-stealth-fighter-reportedly-declared-an-in-flight-emergency