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Search under way for Hellenic Air Force jet which crashed off Skyros

A search was under way after a Hellenic Air Force fighter jet crashed into the sea off the coast of Skyros. 

The Mirage 2000-5 jet fell some nine miles northeast of the island which is part of the Sporades group near the central Aegean, according to a statement issued by the Hellenic Air Force. 

The Hellenic Air Force’s “Gate Keepers” as you have never seen them before! (PHOTOS)

 

The snowfall in Greece may have been the cause of many problems, but it has also given us the opportunity to see some amazing and rare images.

 

The Hellenic Air Force released photos of the two airplanes assigned with the honorary final mission of being “Gate Keepers” of the Hellenic Air Force General Staff (HAFGS) building, covered in snow.

 

Air force seeks F-16 upgrades

Greece is looking to make improvements to its fleet of F-16s after already setting in motion an upgrade for its Mirage fighter jets, Kathimerini has learned.

Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos has asked for a plan to be put in place for the improvements to the F-16s. It is not yet known how much such a scheme would cost.