The Embassy of the United States of America in Bulgaria publishes a letter of condolence after the plane crash near “Graf Ignatievo”, at which killed two pilots.
„I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the two brave Bulgarian pilots Major Petko Dimitrov and Senior Lieutenant Vencislav Dunkin today on the territory of the 3rd Air Base near “Graf Ignatievo”. Their dedication and sacrifice in the service of Bulgaria will not be forgotten. Their families, friends, colleagues and the entire Bulgarian people are in our hearts and thoughts," said Ambassador Kenneth Merten.