Photo (just illustrative): F-4E/AUP (71743) as seen by Hans Heemskerk at Leeuwarden, on 19 June 2008:EPA Phantom-2 crash in Ionian Sea
On 30 January 2023, an F-4E/AUP Phantom-2 01507 (4465) of the "Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia" ("Hellenic Air Force" - EPA/HAF) crashed in the Ionian Sea off Andravida, some 25 miles south of the air base, in northwestern Peloponnese, sadly - killing both aviators.
Two Hellenic Air Force AB-205A-1, one Hellenic Navy S-70B and several Coast Guard vessels were taking part in the rescue operation. A C-130H was put on standby.
According to "Proto Thema" - the two F-4E/AUP's were on a low flight part of the training mission below 300 feet when the accident happened.
The second Phantom-2 remained over the crash site while sea and air vehicles were moving towards the area from Andravida.
The F-4E/AUP belonged to 338 FBS (338 MDV) "Aρης" ("Ares" /"Mars").
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