Greek Air Force Jet Crashes During Air Show Near Athens
· World · The Independent, Reuters, ABC News (AU)
A twin-seat Phantom F4 jet belonging to the Greek air force crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an annual air show in Tanagra. The crash occurred 60 kilometers north of Athens and triggered a fire on the base grounds. While several thousand spectators were present, officials reported no injuries among the attendees. Emergency crews, including 11 water-dropping aircraft, worked to contain the fire, but the status of the two airmen remains unconfirmed.
Why it matters
The incident raises safety concerns for high-profile aerial demonstrations and impacts the operational readiness of the Greek air force's aging fleet.
Read the original report — The Independent
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