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TIL The Thunderbird Diamond disaster occurred in 1982 at Indian Springs AFB in Arizona. Four jets flying in formation dropped down to 100 ft at 400 mph as part of a training session. The lead jet had a malfunction and slammed into the ground and was followed by the other jets. Four officers died.

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