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F-35 'aircraft mishap' at San Diego Marine base, pilot ejected

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, July 31, 2026 at 6:54 PM
F-35 'aircraft mishap' at San Diego Marine base, pilot ejected — WFLA Statewide, Estero Community news
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Heavy smoke was spotted coming from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after an F-35 "aircraft mishap" on the base, officials confirmed.

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