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UK military: transport aircraft destroyed in Iraq last year fell victim to insurgent bombs

                   
iht.com
May 17, 2008
        
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The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its Super Hercules transport planes was destroyed after being hit by insurgent bombs — more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the C130J aircraft was blinded by the explosive flash as... [read full story]                    

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UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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We covered up Iraqi bomb attack which destroyed a £30million Hercules, admits MoD| News | This is London: ..."In"reality, the aircraft was blasted by a string of at least five bombs buried next to the runway, the Board of Inquiry report reveals. Commanders decided they could not secure the...

                   
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MoD covered up truth about Hercules

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May 17, 2008
        

The Ministry of Defence covered up the full truth about the destruction of an RAF Hercules aircraft by Iraqi insurgents to stop the enemy claiming a high-profile propaganda victory, a new report discloses.The C-130J transport aircraft was struck by two bombs planted by militants as it landed on a...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

By Raphael G. Satter, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire - more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the Super...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire — more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the Super Hercules transport was blinded by the explosive flash...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER Associated Press Writer LONDON — The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire — more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the Super...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER - Associated Press Writer LONDON -- The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire - more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire - more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action.The captain of the Super Hercules transport was blinded by the explosive flash as...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER Associated Press Writer LONDON (AP) - The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire _ more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007 (AP)

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May 17, 2008
        

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 1 minute ago LONDON - The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire — more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The...

                   

UK: Iraqi bombs not accident damaged plane in 2007

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May 17, 2008
        

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER LONDON -- The British military acknowledged Friday that one of its planes carrying more than 60 people in Iraq was damaged by insurgent fire - more than a year after it said there was no immediate indication of hostile action. The captain of the Super...