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Jets drop formation as wings touch at Fort Lauderdale air show

Two jet planes briefly clipped their wings while performing an aerobatics stunt at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show May 12, according to spectator video projections.

Footage captured by @‌frograilfanning shows two planes, in a formation of four jets, briefly touching wings before the pilots quickly separate to avoid disaster.

Speaking to Storyful, @‌frograilfanning said the incident happened while the Polaris Ghost Squadron was performing.

Event organizers said the show was briefly interrupted and an emergency was declared as a precaution, according to local media.

Both planes were able to land safely and the pilots involved were unhurt. Credit: @‌frograilfanning via Storyful

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