BBC
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A cyclist said he thought he was going to die after an auxiliary fuel tank from an RAF Harrier jet fell and missed him by inches in Devon on Friday.
A military investigation is now under way following the incident, which happened when the aircraft was on a routine training flight.
The empty, 10ft-long metal tank landed on a grass verge near the A3124 road at Winkleigh, police said.
The RAF Cottesmore aircraft made a safe emergency landing at RNAS Yeovilton.
Winkleigh resident Les Sprason said he escaped death by inches as the fuel tank spiralled over his head while he cycled along the country road.
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At least it was empty I suppose
