Historical Events tagged with "ep-3e"
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Release of EP-3E Crew Detained in China
After a mid-air collision with a Chinese J-8 fighter, the crew of a United States Navy EP-3E aircraft found themselves detained in Hainan, China. The incident was the result of a confrontation in international airspace that led to the aircraft making an emergency landing on Hainan Island. The crew was held for 11 days before being released following intense diplomatic negotiations between the United States and China, highlighting tensions in Sino-American relations.
Continue ReadingEP-3E Aircraft and J-8 Fighter Jet Collision
An EP-3E surveillance aircraft collided with a Chinese J-8 fighter jet, resulting in the loss of the Chinese pilot, who ejected but was not found. The U.S. Navy crew made an emergency landing on Hainan Island, China, where they were subsequently detained by Chinese authorities. This incident raised significant tensions between the two countries regarding military operations in contested airspace.
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