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Old 17th Sep 2011, 10:28
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Reno air race crash - fatalities
BBC reporting 3 fatalities
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Old 17th Sep 2011, 10:47
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Rather inappropriate article from the BBC - "body parts strewn across the airfield", "unbelieveable gore". Somewhat salacious reporting.
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Unfortunately highly accurate.

RIP.
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Pics on the www show the port elevator trim tab separating just prior to the aircraft pitching up and over into the ground

http://www.kolotv.com/mobi/breaking?storyid=130007898

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