Iraqis threaten coalition aircraft
April 17, 1999
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, TURKEY -- Between approximately 1:40 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. Iraqi time today, Operation Northern Watch (ONW) aircraft detected Iraqi radar and observed Iraqi anti-aircraft fire, posing a threat to coalition aircraft. Responding in self-defense, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16C Falcons dropped GBU-12 laser guided bombs on anti-aircraft sites north and northwest of Mosul. Marine EA-6B Prowlers launched AGM-88 missiles and Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles launched AGM-130 missiles on radar sites north and northwest of Mosul. Air Force F-16C Falcons also dropped GBU-12 laser guided bombs on a surface-to-air missile site northwest of Mosul.
Damage to Iraqi forces is currently being assessed. All coalition aircraft departed the area safely. Coalition forces assigned to ONW will continue to enforce the northern no-fly zone.
The ONW Combined Task Force Public Affairs can be reached at +90-322316-3679.
Updated 17 April 1999 15:35
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