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Fighter jet crashes in eastern France, killing at least 1 person
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A Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed in eastern France late Tuesday evening, killing at least one person, the French armed forces said Wednesday. The aircraft was returning from a mission when the crash occurred, according to the ministry. The crew consisted of a fighter pilot and a weapons systems officer from the French Air and Space Force. One body has been recovered, and a search for the second crew member is ongoing. The French authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The Mirage 2000D is a two-seat aircraft specialized in ground-attack missions, designed to operate in complex environments and support conventional air operations and power-projection missions.
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