<p>This prototype M346 was on its way to Riyadh two days after I took this picture, when the pilot lost control of the plane shortly after take-off and it crashed into the sea, 3 nautical miles away from Palm Deira.
The Italian crew were rescued and were taken to Rashid Hospital, one with a broken leg and the other suffering minor injuries.
</p><p>It is seen here taxiing to Runway 30L to begin its display for the afternoon.
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