US Defence Secretary Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in UK
A US Air Force C-32A carrying US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth made an emergency landing at RAF Mildenhall due to a cracked windscreen.
The aircraft, operating as SAM153, diverted from its transatlantic route and landed safely at the Suffolk airbase with no reported injuries.
All good. Continue mission!
The C-32A is a Boeing 757 variant used for senior US government transport, primarily carrying the Vice President, First Lady, and Secretary of State.
- Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines
- Features advanced communications systems for secure contact with command networks
The Secretary confirmed the situation was resolved. Author's summary: Emergency landing successful.