Six killed in Navy jet bombing blunder

A US Navy warplane mistakenly bombed soldiers during a training exercise in Kuwait, killing five Americans and a New Zealander.

Six killed in Navy jet bombing blunder
Tue, 13 Mar, 2001 - 06:40

A US Navy warplane mistakenly bombed soldiers during a training exercise in Kuwait, killing five Americans and a New Zealander.

The Navy F/A-18 Hornet was practising close air support for ground troops at the Udairi bombing range, 45 miles north-west of Kuwait City.

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