Plane ‘crashes into sea in front of shocked spectators at French air show, rescue operation underway for pilot’

According to local reports, a plane crashed into the sea today in front of shocked spectators during a French air show.

A rescue operation is currently underway for the pilot, whose fate is unknown, following the incident during the Patrouille de France show, Le Figaro reports.

A shocking video on social media shows the plane crashing into the sea, between several boats, which barely manage to escape.

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