Sydney Morning Herald: Australian military plane catches fire during US training exercise, authorities say
A Royal Australian Air Force plane has caught fire after aborting take-off during a training exercise at an air base in Las Vegas, authorities say.
A statement from the Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada, said the incident happened at 10.45am on Saturday, US time.
"The aircraft was required to abort its take off and subsequently caught fire, however all personnel are safe.
"Emergency services are on scene. No serious injuries are reported.
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