British Soldiers Die in Copter Crash

World | September 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Six British soldiers have been killed in a helicopter crash in the Czech Republic. The Czech Defence Ministry said the soldiers were taking part in a Czech-British military exercise when the crash happened near the city of Brno. The exercise, called Flying Rhino, began on Tuesday. RAF Harrier GR 7 and Hawk planes and Lynx helicopters were involved. The helicopter was reportedly flying close to the ground. It burst into flames after the crash.

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