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- A Greek Air Force F-4 fighter jet crashed during a low-altitude manoeuvre at an air show at Tanagra Air Base, about 60 km north of Athens, killing both pilots aboard.
- The crash happened in front of thousands of spectators during Athens Flying Week, with the jet turning into a fireball about two kilometres outside the airport.
- The fire spread to a nearby forest, and 11 firefighting planes and helicopters along with 85 firefighters were deployed to contain the blaze.
- No injuries to bystanders or residents were reported, the event was cancelled, and an evacuation was ordered in the area.
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- Findings of the investigation into the cause of the crash during the low-altitude manoeuvre
- Whether the rest of Athens Flying Week events proceed or face further cancellations
- Extent of damage from the fire that spread to the nearby forest
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Vasilis Palmas
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“It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of the two officers of the Hellenic Air Force, who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred during the air show at Tanagra Air Base,”
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…event, which was scheduled for the weekend. An immediate evacuation was ordered in an area over loudspeakers. Cyprus' Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said that he had called Nikos Dendias to extend his condolences. " It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of the two officers of the Hellenic Air Force, who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred during the air show at Tanagra Air Base, " Palmas wrote online. The F-4 was participating in the annual event, Athens Flying Week, which sees participation from military and civilian aviation teams from around the world. Sneha Biswas specialises in covering…
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Named Greece · Athens · Hellenic Air Force · Tanagra Air Base · ERT · Nikos Dendias · Reuters · Vasilis Palmas
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