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Chinese fighter-bomber crashes killing the two pilots

Taonan, China - Before a Russian-Chinese joint anti-terrorism exercise

A Chinese Air Force fighter-bomber crashed yesterday near Taonan training base, in China. Both pilots have been killed in the accident. The exact model of the aircraft has not yet been unveiled, even if it is known that it had to take part in the upcoming Russian-Chinese joint anti-terrorism drills that will be held from July 22 to 26. "This incident will not affect preparations for the drills",...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107344
Rome, Italy, 07/20/2009 13:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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