The Polish Air Force has identified Major Robert “Killer” Jel as the pilot who tragically lost his life during a training session ahead of the planned air show in Gdynia. Major Jel, a distinguished pilot with the M-346 Demo Team, was fatally injured when his aircraft crashed just before 1 PM on Friday afternoon.

In a tragic incident that has cast a pall over the planned celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Naval Aviation Brigade, a Polish Air Force M-346 Bielik advanced training aircraft from the M-346 Demo Team crashed during a training session on Friday. The pilot, who did not eject, was fatally injured in the crash.

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2024 is set to captivate aviation enthusiasts with an impressive lineup of flying displays and static exhibits, beginning with thrilling contributions from the Italian Air Force.