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NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
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| April 1, 2003 Release Number: 03-04-14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COALITION AVIATORS RESCUED
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM - Coalition forces successfully rescued two U.S. Navy aviators after their F-14A "Tomcat" crashed earlier tonight due to mechanical failure. A combat search and rescue team successfully recovered the pilot and radar intercept officer and took them to a Coalition air base at approximately 5:50 p.m. EST today. Current reports indicate neither crewmember was seriously injured. A combat search and rescue team flew a rescue helicopter to recover the downed crew. Full details of the F-14 incident are unknown at this time and are under investigation |
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