American jets flew much lower than they have in recent days, apparently trying to provide close air support for alliance forces.
Since 1993, American jets have been involved in six accidents, two of them accounting for 171 deaths.
American jets also appear to be focusing on a distinct part of the front line for the first time.
The next day, an American jet dropped a 500-bomb on the house that had been used to attack them.
Iraq may be relying on a lucky shot to bring down an American jet and its pilot.
Until recently, police officials had refused to detail how the attacks on the American jets were to have been carried out.
The three American jets came from the north, from the sea.
In each case, they said, the American jets responded with bombs or missiles.
Are you not afraid that the American jets will return again?
Within five minutes, two blips appeared near the American jet.