Two French fighter jets collided mid-flight in eastern France, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The Rafale jets were returning from a mission in Germany when they crashed near Colombey-les-Belles, close to the city of Nancy. A third pilot ejected safely and was found unharmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to the families of the deceased pilots. The aircraft were stationed in Saint-Dizier, eastern France. The cause of the accident has not been disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Wednesday, and an investigation is likely to follow. The collision of the two jets is a tragic reminder of the risks involved in military aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French Air Force confirmed the incident in a post on X, a social media platform. The post stated that the two pilots died in the collision, while the third pilot ejected safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident is a significant loss for the French military and the families of the deceased pilots. It also highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of military personnel and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French government will likely conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the collision to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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