Tragic mid-air collision kills 2 French pilots
Two French pilots have lost their lives when their Rafale fighter jets collided mid-flight in eastern France.
The collision occurred on Wednesday near Colombey-les-Belles, close to the city of Nancy, as the aircraft were returning from a mission in Germany.
According to the French Air Force, a third pilot managed to eject safely from the aircraft and was promptly located unharmed.
The tragic event has raised concerns and questions surrounding the circumstances leading to the collision, yet no details have been provided regarding the cause of the accident.
French President Emmanuel Macron extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased pilots, emphasizing the nation’s mourning for their loss. The ill-fated aircraft were stationed in Saint-Dizier, a base known for housing advanced military jets.
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