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Patriot Missile Possible Cause in Loss of Hornet

Navy NewStand

Story Number: NNS030404-02
Release Date: 4/4/2003 9:10:00 AM

From U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

CAMP DOHA, Kuwait (NNS) -- A Patriot missile may have downed the U.S. Navy F-18C Hornet which was flying a mission over Central Iraq at approximately 11:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. EST) April 2. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.



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