[meteorite-list] Bolide in Iraq?

[Spaceguard]

Is anyone aware of a bolide event that might have occurred at 2130 GMT on 8 
Aug 07 in the northern Iraq / southern Kurdistan region?



A fireball, trailing a "corkscrew" shaped smoke trail was observed for 3-4 
seconds travelling from South to North by the crew of a commercial aircraft.



It is most likely that the aircraft was under fire from a surface to air 
missile, but there are some aspects that don't jive!



Many thanks in advance.



Jay Tate

The Spaceguard Centre

http://www.spaceguarduk.com