Two Israeli generals almost collided head-on in their F-16s.

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Published: 09.23.12, 11:01

2 senior IAF pilots nearly crash mid-air

Two brigadier generals, manning F-16 fighter jets, come within 100m of each other in blatant safety violation

Two senior IAF pilots narrowly escaped a mid-air collision during training recently, prompting the Air Force to hold safety lectures for troops, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday.

The two brigadier generals, Ilan Boger and Ziv Levy, were flying F-16 Lightning jets towards each other as part of a drill when they came within 100 meters of one another, a blatant violation of safety protocol.

Considering the fighter jets' speed, a slight deviation could have lead to a mid-air crash.

Boger, the head of the IAF's manpower department and a former base commander, and Ziv Levy, the Hatzerim base commander, could face reprimand and could even be grounded. Disciplinary action is pending an investigation into the incident.

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Boger with father, Herzl Bodinger (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)

IAF Chief Major General Amir Eshel said he views the incident gravely, and instructed all squadron commanders to hold two-hour safety refresher courses for all pilots. In addition, all fighter pilots have been called in for a day-long safety seminar on Sunday.

The squadron commanders are to report for a similar seminar later this week.

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