Soldier was executed after falling from helicopter

US military officials have revealed a soldier who fell out of a Chinook helicopter was later executed by al-Qaida fighters.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2002 - 14:54

US military officials have revealed a soldier who fell out of a Chinook helicopter was later executed by al-Qaida fighters.

Petty Officer Neil C Roberts, 32, of Woodland, California, was based in Norfolk, Virginia, with a Navy SEAL unit.

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