Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

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Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

Postby Sytse » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:41 am

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Re: Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

Postby EJW » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:16 am

Sad to hear. :(
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Re: Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

Postby Ivan » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:11 am

Commander died in the midair crash due to ejector seat failure. For the two-seater: one pilot has a spinal fracture.
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Re: Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

Postby Bullseyee » Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:35 pm

Nooooooooooooooooo !
Not my favourite formation team !  :'(
Pakka commander =(
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Re: Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

Postby masmith » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:55 am

Video of the crash sites...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8204072.stm

Sad News  :(
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Re: Two Russian Knights collide in mid-air

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