The Ramstein Air Disaster in West Germany on This Day August 28, 1988

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The Ramstein Air Disaster occurred on this day in 1988, marking one of the deadliest air show accidents in history. During a performance by the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, three aircraft collided mid-air, resulting in a devastating crash. The tragedy claimed the lives of 75 people and left 346 others injured, shocking audiences and leading to significant changes in air show safety protocols worldwide.
 
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