A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday, resulting in the killing of a pilot during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, central Poland, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed the incident, calling it a “great loss for the Air Force.”
A viral video shows the jet attempting a barrel-roll maneuver before plummeting to the ground, exploding into a fireball. Engulfed in flames, it skidded several meters along the runway.
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In #Poland – a Polish NATO pilot crashes an F-16. That’s because no normal skilled human in their right mind will be fighting for NATO right now … they hire morons … they get crashes. #Ukraine #UkraineIsToast #Ukrapski pic.twitter.com/nsaj95n185
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In a post on social media platform X, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz shared details about the incident’s location and paid tribute to the pilot, praising his “dedication and great courage.”
He said, “In the F-16 plane crash, a Polish Army pilot died – an officer who always served the Fatherland with dedication and great courage. I pay tribute to his memory. To the family and loved ones, I offer my deepest condolences.”
Jestem na miejscu tragedii. W katastrofie samolotu F-16 zginął pilot Wojska Polskiego oficer, który zawsze służył Ojczyźnie z oddaniem i wielką odwagą.
Składam hołd Jego pamięci.
Rodzinie i bliskim składam najgłębsze wyrazy współczucia.To wielka strata dla Sił Powietrznych i…
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He further added that this is a great loss for the Air Force and the entire Polish Army.