NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
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.
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