4 crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash in Iraq

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6 U.S. crew members killed in refueling plane crash in Iraq are identified
The six U.S. crew members who died when their military refueling plane crashed in Iraq while taking part in Iran war operations this week were publicly identified Saturday.

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All 6 crew members killed in crash of US KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq
US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board
US KC-135 Stratotanker crashes near Iraq-Jordan border during operation Epic Fury; rescue mission underway
A US military aerial refuelling aircraft involved in operations linked to the conflict with Iran crashed in western Iraq on Thursday (Mar 12), according to several US officials.

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“A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean,” a statement from the ministry said...

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6 Killed in Crash of U.S. Refueling Plane in Iraq, Military Says

The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war to at least 13.
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KC-135 refueling aircraft goes down in Iraq and rescue is underway, CENTCOM says

The U.S. Central Command announced that rescue efforts are ongoing for a KC-135 refueling aircraft lost during Operation Epic Fury.

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Lt. Col. Travers Hurst with McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base's 134th Refueling Wing said the plane spent about four hours in East Tennessee.