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What is RAF Valley?
RAF Valley is a Royal Air Force station located on Anglesey, Wales, and is a key training base for fast jet pilots. It's home to the Hawk T2 fleet, where pilots undergo advanced flying training. The incident happened near this base, which is a busy hub for military aviation training in the UK.
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