Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".

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The three pilots of the two Alpha Jets ejected and were "found alive and conscious", the French air force has announced.

The two aircraft were taking part in rehearsals not far from the Air Base 113 in Saint-Dizier.

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