Two Greek Air Force pilots were killed on Saturday after a fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week international air show at Tanagra Air Base, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported.
An F-4E Phantom II fighter jet suddenly lost altitude while making a right turn and crashed just minutes after the Hellenic Air Force flight demonstration began.
The aircraft broke into two pieces, burst into a fireball and caused extensive fires at two locations, according to ERT.
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- Two Greek Air Force pilots died when an F-4E Phantom II fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week at Tanagra Air Base on Saturday.
- The jet lost altitude suddenly while making a right turn shortly after the Hellenic Air Force flight demonstration started.
- The aircraft broke into two pieces and exploded in a fireball upon impact.
- The crash caused extensive fires at two separate locations.
- The incident was reported by Greek national broadcaster ERT.
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Two Greek Air Force pilots were killed on Saturday after a fighter jet crashed during the
An F-4E Phantom II fighter jet suddenly lost altitude while making a right turn and crashed just minutes after the Hellenic Air Force flight demonstration began.
