Though it all sounds very calm (jump to 3:45 ish if you're easily bored)

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/terrifying-video-of-a-near-collision-between-fighter-je-1486074673

ETA: Thanks to Mango's facebook post

[Edited on 19/12/13 by iank]

someone is not flying at the right flight level

it was a miss any way even if he didn't roll

Happened in 2006 - there was a cock up during the handover of the F16s from AWACS to Rome control. They were at the level directed but Rome expected them a bit lower. Very fortunate that one of the pilots saw the confliction - and that they were not in cloud!

Brown pantaloons.....

I came across this video last night, good viewing and commentary. Its worth a watch, just to see the workload they have, quite amazing.

Ive been on the "belly side" of fast jets maneuvering at low level, high degree bank turns where we see them but they cannot see us, not ideal.
Certainly wouldn't describe them as close as that video, but as close as you want to be when the pilot cannot see you.


http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f3a_1387092288