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  "id": 5816986,
  "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at an annual aerial show, killing 2 pilots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-an-annual-aerial-show-killing-2-pilots-5816986",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T18:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-an-annual-aerial-show-killing-2-pilots-1.500664323"
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  "account": "A Greek air force jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two pilots, officials confirmed. The twin-seat Phantom F4 jet, which crashed, ignited a fire that produced thick plumes of black smoke, causing widespread grief. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed condolences to the families of the deceased pilots, highlighting the inherent dangers faced by Greece's aviators. Rescue operations, complicated by the initial fire, located the pilots' bodies. Firefighters, supported by eleven water-dropping aircraft and eighty-five ground crews, struggled to contain the blaze, which remained a distance from the spectators. The annual Athens Flying Week, an event attracting thousands, saw organizers halt all scheduled activities for the weekend. Cyprus Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas conveyed his nation's sympathies to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, emphasizing the profound sorrow over the loss of two Hellenic Air Force officers. The Greek air force announced three days of mourning following the tragic incident.",
  "summary": "Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show, starts fire",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-annual-aerial-show",
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show, starts fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-annual-aerial-show-starts-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-05T13:23:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "2 pilots killed after Greek air force plane crashes at annual air show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/2-pilots-killed-after-greek-air-force-plane-crashes-at-annual-air-show",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes during air show, killing two",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-during-air-show-killing-two",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:31:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-f-4-crashes-during-air-show-near-athens-two-pilots-dead-sources",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:58:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at an annual aerial show, killing 2 pilots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-an-annual-aerial-show-killing-2-pilots",
        "published": "2026-09-05T18:39:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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