Aircraft collision over US air show downs two fighter jets – reports

LOS ANGELES — Two fighter jets collided midair during a demonstration event in the northwestern state of Idaho on Sunday, with the pilots parachuting to safety from the aircraft, US media reported. A statement posted to the Gunfighter Skies Air Show’s website confirmed “an aircraft incident has occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base” about “two miles northwest of the base.” “Emergency responders are on the scene, an investigation is underway and more details will be released as they become available,” the statement said. READ: Palawan plane crash: Bodies of 2 pilots recovered CBS News local affiliate KOMO reported all […]... Keep on reading: Aircraft collision over US air show downs two fighter jets – reports

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer