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Watch: Spanish fighter jet loses control during airshow; almost crashes into crowd

A Spanish Air Force pilot averted a potential disaster at the 2025 Festival Aéreo Internacional de Gijón, skillfully maneuvering his EF-18 Hornet to avoid a flock of birds. The quick reaction, described as "exemplary speed and professionalism," prevented a possible impact during a low-altitude flypast witnessed by over 300,000 spectators.