Nigerian Military Plane Crashes in Niger Republic
A Nigerian fighter jet taking part in military operations against militants in Mali crashed in Niger Republic, killing its two crew, Niger and Nigerian officials.
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Nigeria:
The Shattered Dreams of Two Young Pilots
This Day, 8 May 2013
Flying Officer Ayuba Joab Layelmenson, joined the military as a rookie in 2004 with high hopes and great expectations. He had the zeal and passion as well as sheer brilliance to… Read more »
Nigerian Air Force
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Nigeria:
NAF Jet Returning From Recce Mission When It Crashed
This Day, 8 May 2013
Military sources have revealed that the Nigerian Air Force Alpha combat aircraft, which crashed near Niamey, Niger Republic on Monday, killing the two pilots on board, was… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Alpha Jet - Pilots Returning From Reconnaissance Mission in Mali
This Day, 7 May 2013
Military sources have revealed that the Nigerian Alpha Jet combat aircraft that crashed near Niamey, Niger Republic on Monday was returning from a reconnaissance mission in Mali in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Northern Governors Console Nigerian Air Force Over Fatal Plane Crash
Premium Times, 7 May 2013
Two pilots aboard a Nigerian Air Force jet died from the crash. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Military Plane Crashes in Niger Republic, Two Killed
Leadership, 7 May 2013
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet aircraft on a non-combatant mission crashed yesterday in Niger Republic. It was one of the four Alpha Jet aircraft being used in the ongoing African… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes in Niger, Two Pilots Killed
This Day, 7 May 2013
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet deployed to operations in Mali Monday crashed in Niger Republic, resulting in the death of the two pilots, a statement by the Defence Headquarters… Read more »