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BuffaloJack Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 1637 Location: Buffalo, New York
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:36 pm Post subject: Russian bombers flew undetected across Arctic |
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/russia/2006/russia-060422-rianovosti01.htm
Quote: | Russian bombers flew undetected across Arctic - AF commander
MOSCOW, April 22 (RIA Novosti) - Russian military planes flew undetected through the U.S. zone of the Arctic Ocean to Canada during recent military exercises, a senior Air Force commander said Saturday.
The commander of the country's long-range strategic bombers, Lieutenant General Igor Khvorov, said the U.S. Air Force is now investigating why its military was unable to detect the Russian bombers.
"They were unable to detect the planes either with radars or visually," he said. | http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/russia/2006/russia-060422-rianovosti01.htm
How did this happen? One guess. It's Canada! Liberals in charge. _________________ Swift Boats - Qui Nhon (12/69-4/70), Cat Lo (4/70-5/70), Vung Tau (5/70-12/71) |
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mtboone Founder
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 470 Location: Kansas City, MO.
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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How did this happen? One guess. It's Canada! Liberals in charge.
We have are own warning sytem up there so it is not their fault. _________________ Terry Boone PCF 90
Qui Nhon 68-69 |
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BuffaloJack Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 1637 Location: Buffalo, New York
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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I think you're right Terry.
I'll bet someone has some explaining to do now though. _________________ Swift Boats - Qui Nhon (12/69-4/70), Cat Lo (4/70-5/70), Vung Tau (5/70-12/71) |
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USAFE5 PO2
Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Posts: 362 Location: Reno Nevada
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:53 am Post subject: |
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Excuse me this is a russian saying we couldn't see them?? If we told them we couldn't maybe it was to make them think we can't (hide face behind hands - now you can't see me type stuff) _________________ "The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I’m here to help." Ronald Reagan |
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docford Lt.Jg.
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 149
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:34 am Post subject: |
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First, what are the odds that the Russians would risk a military confrontation by flying into monitored airspace without first asking permission? Not very likely.
Second, what are the odds that the Russians would call the USAF and say, "Hey, we were there. Did you see us?" even if they were nowhere near our airspace. Possible, given Russian humor. (I am married to a Russian, by the way)
Third, if the Russians did ask the question, what are the odds that the USAF would say, "We didn't see you. Maybe we should check our equipment" while rolling their eyes? Very likely. _________________ Doc Ford
HMC (SW) USN |
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ganman Seaman Recruit
Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:35 am Post subject: |
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Read the clip again......it says the Russian bombers flew undetected through the US zone of the Arctic Ocean.
When did it become Canadian responsibilty to detect Russia bombers crossing US space?
Also Conservatives currently head the government in Canada not Liberals. |
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LewWaters Admin
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 4042 Location: Washington State
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:42 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Also Conservatives currently head the government in Canada not Liberals. |
Uh, the Conservatives have only been in control a few weeks, hardly time enough to straighten out any messes there left over by the Liberals, who also are spread throughout the lower levels of government there and in the US as well. |
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noyesj Seaman Apprentice
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 77 Location: n w washington (that is the state)
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:48 am Post subject: |
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Sorry folks, but I think I smell a RAT, When I was on the DEW line in the late 60's there was no way they intruded near any part of this
country, without being seen.
NO WAY-NO TIME!!! _________________ noyesj USAF 1953-1959 |
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1991932 Lance Corporal
Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 381 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe they borrowed a B-2 from us _________________ Former "War Criminal" |
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JN173 Commander
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 341 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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docford wrote: | First, what are the odds that the Russians would risk a military confrontation by flying into monitored airspace without first asking permission? Not very likely.
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Actually when they were a part of the USSR they did it with amazing frequency. As did we.
For example:
http://www.ngb.army.mil/onguard/32/05/article.asp?aid=1222 _________________ A Grunt
2/503 173rd Airborne Brigade
RVN '65-'66 |
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PhantomSgt Vice Admiral
Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 972 Location: GUAM, USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:25 am Post subject: |
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We still do it as we speak. It is interesting to see what gets turned on and where it is located.
They were tracked from takeoff to landing and we just don't want them to know how. _________________ Retired AF E-8
Independent that leans right of center. |
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JN173 Commander
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 341 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Seems to me that the mission the USS Maddox was on in August of 1964 was the Navy's equivalent tatic. _________________ A Grunt
2/503 173rd Airborne Brigade
RVN '65-'66 |
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greasepaint Seaman
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 177 Location: Texas
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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did the Russians get south of
the pine tree line? |
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dcornutt PO3
Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 267 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:10 am Post subject: |
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Aint nuthin' gets south of the pinetree line without getting bullet holes in it suh!! |
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rparrott21 Master Chief Petty Officer
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Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:26 am Post subject: |
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