Greek F-4 Phantom Crashes at Air Show (3 Viewers)

[fubar57]

Couldn't see any chutes, hoping for the best..... Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom Crashes During Athens Flying Week Air Show - GreekReporter.com

 

[Sabrejet]

It was F-4E AUP s/n 01504; here at RIAT 2016:

 

[Marcel]

Do they still fly with the phantom?

 

[GTX]

Do they still fly with the phantom?

Yes, but they are due to be retired soon.

 

[GTX]

Two pilots dead after Hellenic Air Force F-4 crashes during air show

Both pilots aboard a Hellenic Air Force Phantom F-4 fighter jet were killed on Saturday afternoon after their aircraft crashed during a live demonstration at the Athens Flying Week 2026 event at Tanagra Air Base.The crash occurred in the opening minutes of the jet's aerobatic routine in front of tho

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[fubar57]

 

[GTX]

 

[talbot]

 

[rochie]

 

[tlott01]

According to Reuters both crewmembers are deceased. RIP

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/greek-f-4-crashes-during-an-air-show-near-athens-ert-reports-2026-09-05/

 

[Gnomey]

 

[Berny5664]

 

[ARTESH]

Name and rank of crew are officially published by Greek Authorities:

Pilot: Major Ioannis Blesias
WSO: Captain Dimitris Petrou

May their souls rest in eternal peace.

 

[Berny5664]