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| April 2, 2006 Release Number: 06-04-02CJ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWO MND-B PILOTS PRESUMED DEAD BAGHDAD, Iraq – Two pilots are presumed dead, but recovery efforts continue following the crash of a Multi-National Division – Baghdad AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter west of Yousifiah at approximately 5:30 p.m. April 1. As reported earlier, the aircraft was conducting a combat air patrol. Military officials believe the crash was the result of hostile fire. The names of the Soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The incident is under investigation. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION - BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLANS AND OPERATIONS NCO, MASTER SGT ERIC LOBSINGER AT: eric.lobsinger@mnd-b.army.mil -30- |
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