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Jimbuna
04-05-18, 07:39 AM
From their Facebook page.

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range today at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24-hours pending next of kin notification. An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the mishap.

https://www.facebook.com/AFThunderbirds/?hc_ref=ARQJTCEJOclDm5CXmC82a04ft1yw-e21o2TaY-Rqva5CeMqRI7eHO9Am7l_P5XP3ZkU

Blue Skies
~SALUTE~

Schroeder
04-05-18, 08:34 AM
Sorry to hear that.:-?

Commander Wallace
04-05-18, 10:41 AM
Very sorry to hear of this pilot's loss. Considering the acrobatics with which these individuals fly, it's a wonder there are not more accidents. Then again, they are chosen to fly because they are the best at what they do. Condolences to his family and friends.

:Kaleun_Salute: