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An F-4 Phantom military aircraft crashed while performing at an air show near Athens, igniting a fire and forcing emergency responders to search for the two unconscious pilots. The incident occurred in front of thousands of spectators.
On May 27, 1958, the prototype of the American F-4 Phantom II fighter jet took its first flight, marking the beginning of its legacy as one of the most renowned and successful military aircraft of the Cold War era.
A military F-4 Phantom aircraft crashed during a demonstration at the Athens Flying Week airshow, sparking a fire and leaving two pilots unaccounted for as search operations continue.
Greece and Cyprus are reportedly deepening their defense cooperation, with Nicosia considering the possibility of a more stable and potentially permanent presence of Greek military assets, such as F-16s and F-4 Phantoms, on the island.