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Downed US plane was hit by Iraqi missile

A US plane was shot down by an Iraqi surface-to-air missile, it was revealed today.

Downed US plane was hit by Iraqi missile

Tue, 08 Apr, 2003 - 14:59

A US plane was shot down by an Iraqi surface-to-air missile, it was revealed today.

The A-10 tankbuster was shot down close to Baghdad International Airport today.

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