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French military aircraft crashes (2). The plane was carrying paratroopers

Paris, France - The victims are the members of the crew

According to the Bbc the military aircraft crashed today in France is a Casa CN-235. The incident happened this morning at 10:30 and it seems that the aircraft was carrying paratroopers who launched themselves before the impact. Therefore, the victims seem to be the members of the crew. The French President Jacques Chirac has sent a message of sympathy to the families of the victims.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 56368
Rome, Italy, 12/17/2003 16:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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