Bell 407 of Iraqi Army Aviation shot down near the city of Tikrit

Sep 29, 2015

Modified date: Sep 29, 2015

A Iraqi Air Force helicopter Bell 407 ( Registration: YI-125
C/n / msn: 54030 ) was reportedly shot down in the southern province of Salah al-Din, near the city of Tikrit.

A security source in Tikrit told Spanish news agency EFE that another helicopter managed to save the two crew members of the downed aircraft.

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Bell 407 of Iraqi Army Aviation shot down near the city of Tikrit

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