RAF trainer and glider in mid-air collision over Oxfordhire

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RAF trainer and glider in mid-air collision over Oxfordhire

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A RAF Tutor and a glider had a mid air collision over Oxfordhire this afternoon. The two RAF crew unfortunatley did not get out in time and were killed. The glider pilot was able to parachute to safety.

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Re: RAF trainer and glider in mid-air collision over Oxfordhire

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Anyone for a serial of the Tutor??
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