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Turkish F-4 Phantom shot down by Syrian Air Defence Forces

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The Turkish military said it lost radio contact with an F-4 Phantom on patrol at 1158 (0858 GMT) Friday while it was flying over Hatay, about 90 minutes after it took off from Erhac airbase in the province of Malatya. While both crew have been recovered safely, the Turkish government has called an emergency security meeting. (www.bbc.co.uk) More...