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    Female Chinese Fighter Pilot Dies in Plane Crash

    A Chinese fighter plane crashed near Tangshan in Hebei, China, on November 12th.

    The aircraft, piloted by one of the first female fighter pilots in the country, was participating in a routine training exercise when it went down.

    The pilot Yu Xu, 30, was killed in the crash while her co-pilot was able to eject before the impact using a parachute. He was injured and was taken to hospital.

    Authorities confirmed that both pilots belonged to the Bayi Aerobatics Team of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.

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    Military Helicopter Crashes in Myanmar

    A Myanmar Air Force helicopter crashed into a reservoir near Meikhtila, Myanmar, on April 26th.

    Authorities said the Bell-206 helicopter, that took off from Meiktila airport, was on a training exercise when it went down due to engine failure.

    There were two pilots aboard at the time; both of them were rescued by fishermen.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Fort Campbe Helicopter Crashed in Tennessee; 2 Pilots Killed

    A Fort Campbe helicopter crashed into a rural field, and then caught fire, near Cumberland River, Tennessee, on the night of December 2.

    The helicopter crashed during a training exercise, taking the lives of 2 Fort Campbe pilots.

    According to the Army Combat Readiness Centre Spokesperson, “We’re working on getting all the facts together, and are in the process of getting information”.