By New York Post (World News) | Created at 2025-03-26 23:45:13 | Updated at 2025-03-30 06:38:18
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Two French air force jets have been captured colliding mid-air while rehearsing a stunt.
The crash occurred in Saint-Dizier, eastern France, yesterday afternoon during a drill involving six Alpha Jets.
Terrifying footage shows a group of jets flying in an organized line and firing colored smoke flares when two planes suddenly collide mid-air.
They quickly begin to plummet and disintegrate on impact as debris falls from the sky.
Authorities have since confirmed that both aircraft were destroyed in the crash.
The shocking footage shows three pilots quickly ejecting as fireballs erupt below them.
French air force officials confirmed that the pilots were “found alive and conscious”.
The incident reportedly took place during a formation flight, with the aerobatic team preparing for an upcoming public demonstration.
Sébastien Lecornu, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces, confirmed the accident in a statement on X
“An accident involving two Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France during rehearsals has just occurred. Emergency services are being mobilized”, Lecornu said.
One of the fallen jets crashed into a silo, sparking an explosion. The other plane is believed to have landed in a canal.
French media Puissance Television reported that Saint-Dizier’s mayor, Quentin Brière, visited the site and has urged residents “not to panic”.
Brière went on to praise the “professionalism” of the pilots in their ability to keep the wider population safe.
The Prefect of Haute-Marne, Régine Pam, confirmed all three pilots are being treated and are not in a critical condition.
