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French Rafale Jets Collide Mid-Air in Eastern France, Pilot Missing, One Found Safe

Aug 14, 2024, 01:58 PM

Two Rafale fighter jets of the French Air Force collided mid-air in eastern France, near Autreville, close to the German border, on Wednesday. The incident left at least one pilot missing and another pilot found injured but conscious. The French Defense Ministry confirmed the collision, and a massive search operation is underway to locate the missing pilot, who is reportedly an instructor. There is also a possible passenger unaccounted for. The Rafale jets, known for their advanced stealth capabilities and avionics, were involved in this rare accident. French authorities are continuing their efforts to find the missing crew members.