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(TV) lt's been confirmed that an American
combat aircraft, an F-18 Super Hornet,
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has been shot down over Bosnia.
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lt was hit over Miciovic in southern Bosnia
at around 6:00 yesterday morning.
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Mr Burnett?
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The pilot is feared dead, but his navigator
is believed to have survived.
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lt's about your son.
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Their names are being withheld,
pending notification of their next of kin.
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We still don't know who shot the F-18 down.
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lt's the Serbs who control
most ofsouthern Bosnia,
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but they allege insurgents are to blame,
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and say they're doing everything
to help locate the crew.
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lt's also unclear what, if any, impact
this incident will have on NATO's withdrawal...
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Admiral.
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You and l have known each other
for how long? Five years?
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Something like that.
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l've always commended your work
to your superior officers.
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l've sent you information
whenever you requested it.
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Thank you, sir. l appreciate your support.
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And this is the thanks l get?