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Daring jet fly-past over Springboks stadium sparks heated debate
Ireland⚽ Sports13 hr. ago

Daring jet fly-past over Springboks stadium sparks heated debate

A South African airline, Airlink, conducted a low-flying jet demonstration over the DHL Stadium in Cape Town during an international rugby match between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The fly-past occurred just meters above the stadium, drawing mixed reactions from the public and raising concerns about aviation safety. The maneuver involved two planes, one painted in All Blacks colors and the other in Springbok colors, flying at high speeds and close proximity to the crowd. Airlink stated the flight was carefully planned and executed by experienced pilots within approved safety parameters. This type of aerial display has historical precedent in South Africa, including during the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

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The Irish Times logoThe Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center13 hr. ago
Daring jet fly-past over Springboks stadium sparks heated debate

A South African airline, Airlink, conducted a low-flying jet demonstration over the DHL Stadium in Cape Town during an international rugby match between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The fly-past occurred just meters above the stadium, drawing mixed reactions from the public and raising concerns about aviation safety. The maneuver involved two planes, one painted in All Blacks colors and the other in Springbok colors, flying at high speeds and close proximity to the crowd. Airlink stated the flight was carefully planned and executed by experienced pilots within approved safety parameters. This type of aerial display has historical precedent in South Africa, including during the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

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