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[A French military plane crashed] October 21st, the French Aerospace Force confirmed today (October 21st) that at around 10:40 pm local time on October 20th, an Aerospace Forces "Mirage" 2000D fighter jet crashed on its way back from a mission. There was a pilot and a weapons systems operations officer on board. At present, search and rescue personnel have found the body of one person, and the search and rescue of the other crew member is still ongoing. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The French military stated that the fighter jet lost radio and radar contact at around 10:30 pm on the 20th. Multiple witnesses said they heard a loud bang and saw fireballs in the sky. The "Mirage" 2000D fighter is a multi-purpose fighter aircraft of the French Aerospace Forces. It mainly conducts ground attacks and can be used for day and night operations in complex environments. (CCTV International News)
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