MARU 5137 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 The pilot was Dan Filer who is Pete Fleischmann's friend and owner of several fighter jets including a MiG-23. Both the Pilot and passenger ejected safely. Thank Goodness No injuries on ground. but damage to some property. https://eu.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/13/fighter-jet-crash-ypsilanti-willow-run-thunder-over-michigan-air-show/70585564007/ Photos shows officials doing their bit. One photo shows the MiG 23 just before it crashes on the ground. https://eu.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan/2023/08/13/plane-crashes-thunder-over-michigan-air-show-willow-run-airport-ypsilanti/8349703001/ Good to know , no one was killed , and glad that Dan and his Co- pilot are safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 MiG-23's last mission. Speedy recovery for the airmen. Thank you for sharing Maru. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 15, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2023 Glad they made out safely. You can’t argue with Russian bang seats. They’re still among, if not the best in the world. A Mig-23? Umm, no. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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