A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday when two French military jets, Rafale aircraft, collided in midair over eastern France, resulting in the deaths of two military personnel.
French President Emmanuel Macron identified the fatalities as Captain Sebastien Mabire and Lieutenant Matthis Laurens.
According to French officials, one of the deceased was a trainee pilot, while the other was an experienced pilot. The sole survivor, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found safe and sound.
The incident occurred during a training mission involving the Rafale 3/4 “Aquitaine” Transformation Squadron, based at the Saint-Dizier military installation in northeastern France.
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French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed the accident on social media, saying, “An accident involving two Rafales took place in Meurthe et Moselle. One of the pilots has been found, he is safe and sound.”
President Macron expressed his condolences on social media, saying, “The nation shares the grief of their families and brothers in arms at Air Base 113 in Saint-Dizier.”
Minister Lecornu also mourned the loss of the two military personnel, saying, “Tonight, the entire nation is grateful: we will never forget them.”
An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway.
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