F-16 catches fire during takeoff in Iraq

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F-16 catches fire during takeoff in Iraq

F-16 catches fire during takeoff in Iraq
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Nov 12, 2008 5:32:39 EST

BAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an F-16 fighter jet was destroyed after it caught fire during takeoff.

The military says the pilot pulled out of the planned takeoff early Wednesday morning and the fire was extinguished next to the runway at Balad Air Base north of Baghdad.

The pilot had no apparent injuries but was taken to a hospital at the air base for evaluation. The aircraft was assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing.

The military gave no cause for the fire and says it will investigate the incident.

Article at: http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/11/ap_jetfire_111208/%2e

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