A Greek Air Force F-16 Block 52+ fighter jet crashed into the sea near the small island of Psathoura in the northern Aegean Sea. This was reported by Ekathimerini, according to UNN.
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It is noted that the pilot managed to escape using the ejection system. He was found and picked up by a Super Puma helicopter, which took him to the hospital.
The fighter jet, which belongs to the 337th Squadron of the 110th Fighter Wing, took part in a training flight (the area is a training ground), the Greek Air Force said.
The authorities sent Super Puma and Sikorsky S70 helicopters from Marathon airbase, a Canadair plane from Thessaloniki, and the frigate Aegeus to participate in the search and rescue operation, assisted by the Coast Guard.
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