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EF-18 Hornet Dives to Avoid Disaster at Air Festival

7/29/2025

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A heart-stopping moment unfolded at the Gijón Air Festival in northern Spain when a Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet narrowly avoided disaster, skimming dangerously close to a crowd of tens of thousands. In a split-second decision, the pilot skillfully maneuvered to dodge a flock of birds, prioritizing the safety of everyone present. The Spanish Air Force later reassured that such evasive actions are standard protocol.

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A heart-stopping moment unfolded at the Gijón Air Festival in northern Spain when a Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet narrowly avoided disaster, skimming dangerously close to a crowd of tens of thousands. In a split-second decision, the pilot skillfully maneuvered to dodge a flock of birds, prioritizing the safety of everyone present. The Spanish Air Force later reassured that such evasive actions are standard protocol.