A Polish F-16 fighter pilot, Major Maciej "SLAB" Krakowian, died in a plane crash during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, Poland. The plane crashed in a fireball while performing a barrel roll. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful. The incident occurred at the 31st Tactical Air Base near Poznan. Polish officials and the RAF expressed condolences, praising the pilot's dedication and service.

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