U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Pilot killed

Jimbuna · 04-05-18, 07:39 AM

From their Facebook page.

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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/AFThunderbi...9Am7l_P5XP3ZkU

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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.

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear that. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	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.