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Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show near Athens
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A Greek Air Force twin-seat Phantom F4 jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens, causing a large fire and black smoke visible to thousands of spectators.
- No injuries were reported among the attendees of the Athens Flying Week event held at Tanagra air force base.
- Rescue efforts were complicated by the fire, with 11 water-dropping planes and helicopters supporting 85 firefighters to contain the blaze.
- Greek air force officials have not provided immediate updates on the condition of the two airmen involved in the crash.
