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militaryaviation2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine mourns loss of legendary pilot 'Juice' in tragic mid-air crash

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pays tribute to Maj. Andriy Pilshchykov, a fighter pilot known as "Juice," who died in a mid-air collision during a combat mission. Pilshchykov, along with two other pilots, played a crucial role in protecting Kyiv during the early days of the Russian invasion. Denmark and the Netherlands have recently pledged to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, but their deployment and impact on the battlefield remain uncertain.

via NBC News|

#f-16-fighter-jets #fighter-pilot #mid-air-crash

military2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims Lives of Ukrainian Fighter Ace and Two Pilots

Ukraine mourns the loss of one of its most celebrated fighter pilots, Andrii Pilshchykov, and two other airmen who were killed in a mid-air crash involving two L-39 training planes. The crash occurred in Zhytomyr Oblast, west of Kyiv, and an investigation is underway to determine if flight preparation rules were followed. Pilshchykov, known as "Juice," gained fame for his role in dogfights during Russia's invasion. Ukraine is preparing to receive F-16 fighter jets from its allies, but the loss of Pilshchykov is a major setback as he played a crucial role in advocating for the acquisition of these aircraft.

via BBC|

#fighter-pilot #investigation #l-39-training-planes

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash Claims Fighter Pilot's Life in San Diego

A U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot was killed in a military jet crash outside the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. The pilot, who was the only person onboard, has not been identified. The cause of the crash is unknown, and an investigation is underway.

via USA TODAY|

#fighter-pilot #investigation #marine-corps

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Last Czech RAF WWII Pilot Emil Bocek Passes Away at 100

Emil Bocek, the last living Czech pilot who fought the Nazis while serving with Britain’s Royal Air Force during World War II, has died at age 100. Bocek fled Czechoslovakia in 1939 at age 16 following the country’s occupation by Germany. He fought the Nazis in France and then moved to Britain, where he served as a technician in the air force’s No. 312 Squadron before joining the RAF’s No. 310 Squadron as a pilot in 1944.

via The Associated Press|

#czech-republic #emil-bocek #fighter-pilot