Tag: Pierced Heart Maneuver
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On This Day In 1988: The “Pierced Heart” Airshow Stunt That Turned Into Europe’s Deadliest Air Show Disaster in Just Seven Seconds
On August 28, 1988, hundreds of thousands of spectators gathered at Ramstein Air Base in West Germany for Flugtag ’88, one of the largest military air shows in Europe. The event featured aerial displays from several nations, but the highlight of the day was a performance by Italy’s famous aerobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori. What…
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