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NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS 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 8, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-83


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


A-10 DOWN IN BAGHDAD; PILOT RECOVERED BY COALITION GROUND FORCES

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM - A Coalition A-10 "Warthog" went down near Baghdad International Airport at approximately 2:15 a.m. EDT.

The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft and was recovered by Coalition ground forces near the airport. The pilot is reported to be in good condition.

Additional details will be provided when available.

CENTCOM press releases can be found at www.centcom.mil