![]() ![]() ![]() The report went on to say that, “A large stock of spare parts and engines was also acquired”. It has also been recently reported that Draken purchased an additional “25 Jordanian Mirage F1s, including two ex-Qatari two-seaters, one of which had previously flown with the EdA as CE.14C-85” according to an Apstory published on. The aircraft were purchased mostly from the Spanish Air Force. (Image credit: Draken International)Īs of 2020, Draken is reported to be operating (at least) 22 French-built Mirage F1s, including 21 single-engine, single-seat F1M aircraft and a single Mirage F1BM two-seat variant. A file photo of one of Draken’s Mirage F1s from their Facebook page. Some reports mention N575EM, others N565EM. The registration of the aircraft involved in the incident has not been disclosed yet. ![]() Air Force, including the 57th Adversary Tactics Group also based at Nellis.Ī Draken Mirage F1 crashed south of Nellis AFB, not entirely sure which one from their fleet it was, but they have recently added a number of new F1Ms. The company also maintains a facility at Nellis AFB, where they conduct contract services for the U.S. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people and families affected by this event”.ĭraken is a private contract threat simulation and tactical training support company headquartered in Lakeland, Florida at the Lakeland Linder International Airport. A report published on says the aircraft, “crashed after taking off from Las Vegas’s Nellis Air Force Base on Monday, killing the pilot.” The accident took place at approximately 14:30 LT on Monday, May 24, 2021.ĭraken released a statement following the accident that said, “Draken has received news of a downed aircraft out of Nellis AFB and the tragic loss of one of our pilots. One person, the pilot, is reported dead in the accident. (Image credit: Draken International) Private Contract Threat Simulation Mirage F1 Aircraft Went Down After Take Off Outside Base.Ī Mirage F1 aircraft owned by Draken International crashed just outside Nellis Air Force Base, near Las Vegas, Nevada. ![]()
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