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Old 2nd Aug 2002, 16:03
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BBC:

An RAF Harrier jet performing at an air show has crashed into the sea off the Suffolk coast. The pilot is reported have escaped before the jet hit the water.

The accident happened in front of thousands of holidaymakers at the Lowestoft Air Show.

The pilot ejected shortly after the jet's engine is thought to have failed.

He has been brought ashore by Lowestoft Lifeboat but his condition is not known.

The jet, believed to be a GR7 from RAF Wittering, was coming to the end of its display.

A BBC reporter at the scene said it was about 50ft above the water when there was a loud explosion.

No-one in the crowd was injured.

More than 400,000 visitors had been expected to watch the Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival on Friday.

Attractions at the annual event included the Red Arrows and other display teams including the Royal Jordanian Falcons.
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