British aircraft hit by Patriot missile near Kuwait-Iraq border

Published March 23rd, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

A British aircraft went missing after completing a mission in the Gulf region, a Ministry of Defense spokesman said on Sunday.  

 

"The crew are missing . I can't confirm the type of aircraft or the number of crew," the spokesman said. 

 

The British military said there was evidence that a Patriot missile may have downed the plane near the Kuwait border with Iraq, Sky News reported. (Albawaba.com)

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