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From: Andi Wolos & Bob Necci

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Re: US Pilot MIA

Date: November 14, 2000

"2 U.S. jets collide near Hokkaido, 1 pilot missing - SAPPORO, Nov. 13 2000
      (EDS: ADDING THAT ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING JAPAN-U.S. JOINT AIR DRILL)

One U.S. pilot was rescued and another is missing Monday after two U.S. F-16 fighters collided in midair over the Sea of Japan off southwestern Hokkaido during a Japan-U.S. joint air drill, Defense Agency officials said.

Both pilots ejected immediately after the 9 a.m. collision, the officials said. One was picked up shortly afterward by a Japanese Self-Defense Forces helicopter and a Japan Coast Guard boat in waters 40 kilometers south of Okushiri Island. "

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