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Two Navy jets collide at Idaho air show, all four crew eject safely

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May 18, 2026
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Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air while performing in an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred during a scheduled performance on the second day of the event.

All four crew members aboard th…

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