Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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a PC-7 went missing this morning after leaving Payerne for a flight to Locarno. Only 1 on board. Aircraft not found yet
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Re: Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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Official statement: http://www.vbs.admin.ch/content/vbs-int ... 68076.html (in German)
(no further news then what Flanker already reported at the moment)
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Re: Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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aircraft found : it crashed in Schreckhorn area (Berner Alps). Pilot still missing
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Re: Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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body of pilot found yesterday evening at the crash site.
Unfortunately he died in the crash.

R.I.P.
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Re: Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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All the best to his family and friends. :cry:
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Re: Swiss AF PC-7 missing

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Know anybody the serial of this PC-7?
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Jorg wrote:Know anybody the serial of this PC-7?
Read on Facebook in Swiss air force fans NCPC-7, A-937
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Tweetie wrote:
Jorg wrote:Know anybody the serial of this PC-7?
Read on Facebook in Swiss air force fans NCPC-7, A-937
Thanks!!!!
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