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Africa North
US Navy says drone lost in Libya likely shot down
2011-08-06
[Dawn] A US military investigation has concluded that a Navy drone that disappeared along the coast in central Libya in June was probably shot down by forces loyal to Libyan strongman Muammar Qadaffy.
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Lt. Cmdr. Mark Walton, a front man for the US Navy's 6th Fleet, says the investigation found that the unmanned Fire Scout that disappeared June 21 was not brought down by mechanical failure or operator error.

He says that because Sherlocks were unable to examine the wreckage or the crash site, they can't be completely sure what happened.

He says they came to the "logical conclusion" that it was probably shot down, because of where it was and the fighting going on in that region.

The Fire Scout was unarmed and conducting a surveillance mission.
Posted by:Fred

#5  He says they came to the "logical conclusion" that it was probably shot down, because of where it was and the fighting going on in that region.

A boiler explosion and pilot error have been ruled out by the CIA Pentagon.
Posted by: Besoeker   2011-08-06 11:00  

#4  Drone's shot down, missile barrages on warships, what's next?

"Of course, you realize this means war!"
Posted by: SteveS   2011-08-06 10:56  

#3  If you like Fire Scout you're gonna love the Littoral Combat Ship. Perfect opportunity to prove the LCS concept to nay-sayers. Libya is a perfect trial zone.
Posted by: S   2011-08-06 01:19  

#2  Drone's shot down, missile barrages on warships, what's next?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2011-08-06 01:13  

#1  This is the helicopter drone the gov forces were claiming was an Apache shot down.
Posted by: Eohippus Phater7165   2011-08-06 00:21  

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