Greek F-4 Phantom Crashes During Air Show Near Athens
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A Greek F-4 Phantom fighter bomber crashed on Saturday during an air show at the Tanagra air base, located approximately 60 kilometers from Athens. The aircraft was performing maneuvers at a low altitude in front of thousands of spectators when it went down. No spectators were injured in the accident.
Emergency response efforts included 85 firefighters and 11 water bombing helicopters to control the resulting fire and smoke. While the pilots' status was initially unclear, reports indicate they were unable to eject from the aircraft. A spokesperson for the Hellenic Air Force confirmed that the pilots did not have time to activate the automatic ejection system, and search efforts are ongoing with fears of a fatal outcome.
Saturday's scheduled events at the festival were canceled following the tragedy. It remains uncertain if the second day of the planned two day exhibition will proceed.
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- This report emphasized the gravity of the pilots' situation and the specific confirmation from the Hellenic Air Force regarding the failure to eject.
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