Uncover the intense and shocking 1982 incident when an RAF Phantom accidentally shot down an RAF Jaguar in the skies over West Germany.

Join us on a journey back to the Cold War era as we explore the constant state of readiness the Royal Air Force maintained for a potential conflict with the Soviet Union. On May 25, 1982, routine training turned into a harrowing experience for two RAF Jaguar GR1 pilots of 14 Squadron recovering to their base at RAF Bruggen.

In this gripping video, witness the events unfold as one Jaguar pilot finds himself targeted by an unknown aircraft during pre-landing preparations. Within moments, he's forced to eject from his disintegrating aircraft, landing in a farmer's field. To his shock, the adversary making a low pass overhead was not a Soviet Mig but an RAF F4 Phantom from 92 Squadron, armed and on a chaotic scramble.

Delve into the details of the exercise at RAF Wildenrath, where a routine training session resulted in a disastrous engagement between friendly NATO aircraft – a fully armed F4M Phantom FGR2 of no. 92 Squadron RAF and a pair of Sepecat Jaguar GR1 aircraft of No 14 Squadron RAF.

In this video, we break down the circumstances leading to the accidental shootdown, providing insights into the challenges faced by military aviators during training exercises. Discover the aftermath and the lessons learned from this tragic incident.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:02 Background
02:31 Wildenrath Exercise
06:00 Jag Spotted
07:37 Shoot Down
09:54 Investigation
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