US names 6 crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq
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An investigation continues after six U.S. service members were killed when their KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq. Here's what to know.
Six service members were killed when their refueling aircraft "went down" in friendly airspace in western Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command. "All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased.
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