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 |
April 2, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-31
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COALITION AIRCRAFT DOWN IN IRAQ
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM- A Coalition F/A-18C, a single-seat aircraft, went down at approximately 3:45 p.m. EST today during ongoing Coalition air operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
While the Coalition does not discuss the details of ongoing recovery operations, we are committed to accounting for all Coalition personnel. An investigation is ongoing.
The name of the pilot is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. For additional information please contact NAVCENT Public Affairs at 973-724-027.
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