During an air show in the coastal city of Gijón, Spain, a f/A-18 Hornet fighter from the Spanish Air Force almost collided with the sea in front of a crowd of spectators.
The aircraft performed a low altitude maneuver towards the beach when it made a sudden roll to the right, coming dangerously near the waves before resuming control and climbing. The moment impressed the public, many of which recorded the flight with cell phones.
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According to video analysis and an official note from the Air Force, the pilot made the evasive maneuver upon seeing a bird of birds on the aircraft route. The rapid reaction, considered exemplary, followed the security protocols to protect both the pilot and the viewers.
The maneuver also demonstrated the capacity of F/A-18 to maintain control at extreme attack angles, especially at low speeds, a factor that probably avoided a tragedy.
The situation rekindles the warning of risks in aerial presentations, such as poultry collisions, which have already caused previous incidents in Spain, including the breaking of the Canopy of an EF2000.
The Air Force stressed that safety remains top priority and praised the professional’s professionalism in the face of unforeseen events.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: x @ejercitoaire | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
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