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12-06-03, 13:44
June 12, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-46
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
F-16 CRASHES OVER IRAQ; PILOT SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED
DEPLOYED AIR BASE NEAR IRAQ — A U.S. Air Force F-16CG fighter aircraft crashed at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time today southwest of Baghdad. The aircraft was flying from a forward-deployed air base in Southwest Asia supporting operations in Iraq.
The pilot ejected safely from the single-seat aircraft and was rescued at approximately 7:30 a.m. He was transported to the nearest facility for medical care.
The cause of the incident is unknown at this time and will be investigated.
June 12, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-45
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APACHE DOWN IN IRAQ
CAMP DOHA, Kuwait -- One AH-64 Apache was apparently shot down by hostile fire today in Western Iraq. Coalition ground forces were able to recover the uninjured two-member crew almost immediately and secure the crash site.
Two additional Apache helicopters assisted in engaging irregular forces in the vicinity of the downed aircraft.
All helicopters involved belong to the 101st Airborne Division.
Release Number: 03-06-46
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
F-16 CRASHES OVER IRAQ; PILOT SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED
DEPLOYED AIR BASE NEAR IRAQ — A U.S. Air Force F-16CG fighter aircraft crashed at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time today southwest of Baghdad. The aircraft was flying from a forward-deployed air base in Southwest Asia supporting operations in Iraq.
The pilot ejected safely from the single-seat aircraft and was rescued at approximately 7:30 a.m. He was transported to the nearest facility for medical care.
The cause of the incident is unknown at this time and will be investigated.
June 12, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-45
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APACHE DOWN IN IRAQ
CAMP DOHA, Kuwait -- One AH-64 Apache was apparently shot down by hostile fire today in Western Iraq. Coalition ground forces were able to recover the uninjured two-member crew almost immediately and secure the crash site.
Two additional Apache helicopters assisted in engaging irregular forces in the vicinity of the downed aircraft.
All helicopters involved belong to the 101st Airborne Division.