Two aircrew who ejected moments before their jet crashed are anticipated to make a full recovery, the RAF has confirmed.
The Hawk T2 aircraft had departed RAF Valley on Anglesey on Wednesday when it came down in the nearby Pencarnisiog area.
Flights involving the Hawk have been suspended as a "precautionary measure" while an investigation into the crash continues.
On Thursday, the RAF said the pair received treatment for minor injuries, are "doing well" and are "expected to make a full recovery".
Social media footage from Wednesday appeared to show both pilots ejecting right before the plane nosedived and caught fire.
The footage shows a plume of smoke and fire erupting as the aircraft hits the ground, appearing to narrowly miss residential properties.
On Wednesday evening, the RAF said it had decided to pause Hawk operations as a “precautionary measure” whilst investigations are ongoing.
In a statement on social media, the Royal Air Force said: “Both pilots are doing well, they are in extremely good spirits and expected to make a full recovery.
“A formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is now under way and, as a precautionary measure, the RAF has temporarily paused Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 flying operations.”
Rhun ap Iorwerth, the First Minister of Wales, said he was “very pleased and relieved” that the pilots had not been “seriously injured”.
“I wish the crew a swift recovery,” he added.
RAF Valley, where the Prince of Wales served for three years as a search and rescue pilot, is home to No 4 Flying Training School, which trains pilots to fly fast jets.
The Hawk T1, and newer T2 versions are transonic, two-seat training aircraft used to train fast jet pilots.
The T1 is used by the Red Arrows, whose flying has also been paused, but they are not due to fly until the weekend.
In a post on X, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said an investigation had been launched into the crash.
“My thoughts are first and foremost with the pilots,” he added. “We will provide further updates in due course.”
