US Jet & Chopper Crash in South China Sea: What Exactly Was the Mission in 'International Waters?

A helicopter and a fighter jet from the USS Nimitz carrier strike group crashed into the South China Sea on Sunday during ...
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Chinese navy says it conducted 'routine patrol' in South China Sea

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's navy conducted a "routine patrol" in the South China Sea on September 3, a spokesperson for its Southern Theatre Command said on Thursday, while accusing the Philippines of ...
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Five US Navy Crewmen Safe After Twin Aircraft Mishaps on Sunday

It does not appear at first glance that the two crashes are directly linked. Instead, both aircraft seem to have crashed in part due to hostile weather.

Navy rescues five sailors after fighter jet, helicopter crash in South China Sea

Five U.S. Navy sailors were rescued from the South China Sea after a fighter jet and helicopter crashed into the ocean during routine operations.