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Two pilots killed as F-4 Phantom crashes at Athens Flying Week air show
world1 month ago

Two pilots killed as F-4 Phantom crashes at Athens Flying Week air show

A twin-seat F-4 Phantom crashed at Tanagra air base during Athens Flying Week 2026, killing both pilots. The jet reportedly lost altitude and exploded on impact, triggering a forest fire that firefighters fought with multiple aircraft. Organisers canceled remaining events, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias cut short his schedule, and emergency services limited traffic with road closures as hundreds of responders tackled the scene.

via Euronews.com|
#air-show#athens-flying-week#f-4-phantom
Greek F-4 crashes during Athens-area air show, no injuries reported
world1 month ago

Greek F-4 crashes during Athens-area air show, no injuries reported

During Athens Flying Week at Tanagra air base north of Athens, a Greek air force twin-seat F-4 Phantom crashed during a low-altitude maneuver, igniting a fire that prompted a large emergency response. There were no injuries reported among spectators, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether the pilots ejected as rescue crews—assisted by water-dropping planes and helicopters—worked to contain the flames.

via NBC News|
#air-show#athens#f-4-phantom
Four Navy Crewmembers Eject Safely After Midair Growler Collision at Idaho Air Show
military4 months ago

Four Navy Crewmembers Eject Safely After Midair Growler Collision at Idaho Air Show

Four crewmembers aboard EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island survived a midair collision during the Mountain Home air show in Idaho as both jets crashed and exploded; all crew ejected safely, with one sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and others unharmed. The air show was canceled and the incident is under investigation, with wind gusts reported at the site.

via KOMO|
#air-show#ea-18g-growler#midair-collision