Spanish fighter pilot killed when F-18 crashes in fiery explosion

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A Spanish F-18 fighter jet has crashed. (Image: Getty)

A Army fighter pilot was killed when his F-18 crashed sparking a forest fire. 

The horrific accident occurred in the town of Peralejos in Teruel and the plane is not believed to have been carrying weapons. 

The Civil Guard and Firefighters have been called into the area. 

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