Photos: Part of Dubai’s Jetman crew, Vincent (Vince) Reffet dies in a training accident in Dubai

One of Dubai’s “jetmen”, whose flights over the world’s tallest building and alongside a jumbo jet with engines strapped to his back have wowed watchers online, died on Tuesday, November 18, while training in the desert, his organisation said.

Vincent Reffet, 36, of Annecy, France, was killed during training, Jetman Dubai said in a statement. The organisation did not elaborate, though it said it was “working closely with all relevant authorities”. “Vince was a talented athlete, and a much-loved and respected member of our team,” its statement said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who knew and worked with him.”

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Vince Reffet is popularly remembered for his OTT stunts of BASE-jumping off Burj Khalifa, soaring alongside an Emirates Airbus A380 and aerobating over Jumeirah Beach Residence. 

May his soul RIP.