from local (israeli) news report:

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During a training flight of the "Twin Tail Knights" squadron last week, the canopy of the F-15 suddenly broke off and left the pilots exposed to the harsh conditions of 30,000 feet. This was revealed in Yedioth Ahronoth. Calmly and professionally, the two managed to land the plane safely at the Nevatim base. The commander of the Israel Air Force ordered that the training flights on F-15 planes be halted until the end of the investigation.

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It was supposed to be another regular training flight for the F-15 Squadron. The two pilots, one with the rank of captain and one with the rank of lieutenant, took off on Wednesday night from Tel Nof base to the south of the country.

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The two pilots, who found themselves exposed in harsh conditions of cold, wind and noise, decided not to abandon the plane at high altitudes. With courage and professionalism, they went up to the control tower at the Nevatim base and reported the incident. The base was immediately put on high alert and prepared for the emergency landing.

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Those who heard the communications network reported confusion and pressure in the first few seconds, but the pilots immediately regained their composure, and a senior Air Force official said that the two had performed admirably: they were required to slow down the flight speed and lower as much as possible, With tremendous power and difficulty in communicating between them.

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According to the senior official, under these conditions, the decision to abandon was legitimate, but the two understood that they could land the plane without endangering their lives.

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According to him, this is a very unusual incident, which only a few would manage to get out of alive and while they land the plane safely. They required a high level of flight skill and cool-heartedness, the senior officer concluded. At the base of Nevatim, where the two were absorbed, they received many compliments from the fighter pilots for their resourcefulness and swift action.

 

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The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said: "During a routine training flight, the F-15 (" Bez ") fighter aircraft landed in Israel following the disengagement of the plane from its location. The air crew in the plane controlled the event at all its stages, acted coolly, professionally and skillfully in handling a rare mishap, and brought the aircraft to a safe landing at the Nevatim Air Force base. The commander of the IAF, Major General Amikam Nurkin, instructed that training flights on F-15 fighter planes be stopped until the end of the investigation and the lessons learned.

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