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Wed Feb-14-07 09:40 PM
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Officials Confirm Marine Helicopter Shot Down

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=3051

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2007 – U.S. officials in Iraq today confirmed that a Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter that crashed killing seven servicemembers Feb. 7 was shot down with anti-aircraft munitions.
Officials from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) made the determination, according to a news release from Multinational Corps Iraq.

"Initial evidence indicated that the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter went down as a result of mechanical failure. After further investigation using all available means, the cause of the incident has been confirmed to be hostile fire," said Marine Maj. Jeff Pool, a Multinational Force West spokesman.

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