UK serviceman dies in Iraq crash (helicopter)

Barrett808

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Tue Jul-20-04 11:27 AM
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UK serviceman dies in Iraq crash (helicopter)

A member of the RAF has been killed after a military helicopter crashed in southern Iraq.

The Ministry of Defence said two other personnel were also injured and are being treated in hospital following the crash at Basra airport.

Defence Minister Geoff Hoon says it is unlikely that hostile action caused the Puma helicopter to come down.

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"It appears unlikely that hostile action was the cause but it is too soon to confirm any other details."

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3907389.stm

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daleo

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Tue Jul-20-04 02:27 PM
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1. It appears unlikely it was hostile action

Translation: it was hit by hostile fire. You can tell from the non-denial denial.

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