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A U.S. Patriot missile crew in Iraq downed a British Royal Air Force Tornado attack fighter jet in "perceived self-defense," U.S. Central Command's investigation of the March 22, 2003, incident has concluded.
Two British airmen died in the accident. CENTCOM officials said a failure in the aircraft's "Interrogation Friend or Foe" transponder resulted in the Patriot missile system misidentifying the Tornado.
"The investigation board determined that the Patriot crew fired in perceived self-defense, in accordance with existing procedures and rules of engagement," according to a CENTCOM news release.
Investigators found no negligence on the part of the Patriot crew, the news release said, and no one has been charged or disciplined.
Story by American Forces Press Service
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2004 |
| Date Posted: | 07.04.2025 02:50 |
| Story ID: | 534363 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, US |
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