A Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet crash-landed at Zakynthos' Dionysios Solomos Airport, reportedly without deploying its landing gear, leading to a substantial fire and the immediate closure of the runway. All flights to and from the popular tourist destination have been suspended.
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Prince William, the Prince of Wales, returned to RAF Valley in Anglesey to commemorate its 85th anniversary, reflecting on his time as an RAF search and rescue pilot at the base between 2010 and 2013. He expressed his enjoyment of the role and the camaraderie amongst personnel, whilst also raising concerns about the experiences of women in the armed forces during his visit.
