Fighter Jet Engines Suffer Volcano Damage -- ABC News (Australia)
NATO fighter jets have returned from flying through some of Iceland's drifting ash plume, and have reportedly suffered engine damage.
On Sunday, test flights in England, France Germany and the Netherlands, returned seemingly safely, with pilots reporting no problems. Their engines are still being examined.
But today, several NATO F-16 fighter jets have suffered damage, with glass fragments being found in their engines.
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More News On The Impact Of Iceland's Volcanic Ash On Military Aircraft
NATO: F-16 fighters damaged by volcanic ash -- AP
US official warns of ash damage to military equipment -- AFP
Q+A: Why is volcanic ash a threat to planes? -- Reuters
Rasmussen Says Icelandic Volcanic Ash Doesn't Affect NATO Operations -- Eurasia Review
NATO says ash cloud does not affect its operations -- Reuters
F-16s found volcanic glass in engines, official says - Summary -- Earth Times
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