US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.

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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject to safety after friendly fire downs their fighter jet

Two U.S. Navy pilots safely ejected over the Red Sea on Sunday after the F/A-18 fighter jet they were in was shot down by what appeared to be friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.
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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

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Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries.
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2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incident: Military

Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter aircraft was mistakenly shot down in "an apparent case of friendly fire."
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