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Iraq: precision air attacks supporting the operation "Phantom Phoenix"

Baghdad, Iraq - Hit more than 40 alleged rebel refuges

The offensive against the Iraqi rebels affiliated to Al Qaeda was launched today at dawn with the help of two B-1 bombers, followed by four F-16 fighters: every B-1 made two passages, "Followed by the fighters which completed the programme", informs the American military command stationed in Baghdad. A total of 38 bombs dropped in the first ten minutes, and 18 tons of explosives used. Precision...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1084369
Rome, Italy, 01/10/2008 15:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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