Greece F-4 Phantom plane crashed during the demonstration, two pilots lost their lives

In the news in the Greek press, it was stated that the 2-seater F-4 Phantom type aircraft belonging to the Greek Air Force crashed shortly before landing during the show for an undetermined reason.

In the news, it was stated that the accident occurred while hundreds of people were watching the show closely, and information was shared that the plane crashed while trying to regain altitude near the runway.

'THE CREW LOST THEIR LIVES'

It was reported in the news that there were a major and a lieutenant colonel on the plane, and that both of them lost their lives.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE BEING EVACUATED

It was stated in the news that a fire broke out in the area after the accident, a large number of firefighters and medical teams were sent to the scene, and that hundreds of people watching the show began to be evacuated from the area after the accident and the Athens Flying Week event was temporarily suspended.

On the other hand, it was learned that Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias cut short his program at the Thessaloniki International Fair and returned to Athens due to the accident.

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