Italian Tonkas accident

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AlexIT

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Tuesday 19th August 2014
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This afternoon 2 Tornado IDS from the 6th Fighter wing based in Ghedi, south-west of lake Garda collided mid-air near San Benedetto del Tronto in central Italy.

Crew are reported to have ejected, but until now they are still missing, altough a parachute has been detected npt far away from the accident area.

Several wood fires have started as a consequence of the debris falling down.

Reports say that the smoke can be seen from over 15 miles from the area.

Link to the news (in Italian) and pictures here:
http://mobile.tgcom24.it/cronaca/marche/2014/notiz...

I hope that crew are safe.

EDIT: The accident was near Ascoli a few miles inland.

Edited by AlexIT on Tuesday 19th August 19:18

AlexIT

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Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Pic of the accident released

AlexIT

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Wednesday 20th August 2014
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2 bodies and a helmet from a 3rd crew were recovered this morning.

RIP