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French fighter jet diverts to Exeter Airport in mid-air emergency after bird strike

The Mirror UK News · 23 September 2026 at 19:02

French fighter jet diverts to Exeter Airport in mid-air emergency after bird strike

A French Rafale navy fighter jet suffered engine trouble following a bird strike over the English Channel and requested to land at Exeter Airport

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French fighter jet diverts to Exeter Airport in mid-air emergency after bird strike

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