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June 12, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-46


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


F-16 CRASHES OVER IRAQ; PILOT SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED

DEPLOYED AIR BASE NEAR IRAQ — A U.S. Air Force F-16CG fighter aircraft crashed at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time today southwest of Baghdad. The aircraft was flying from a forward-deployed air base in Southwest Asia supporting operations in Iraq.

The pilot ejected safely from the single-seat aircraft and was rescued at approximately 7:30 a.m. He was transported to the nearest facility for medical care.

The cause of the incident is unknown at this time and will be investigated.

С уважением, Василий Фофанов
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