[GOPsterinMA]

I’m trying to remember if a NATO member has ever shot down a Soviet/Russian warplane (while piloted & flying under Soviet/Russian command).

I believe this is unprecedented.

[lodi90]

I’m trying to remember if a NATO member has ever shot down a Soviet/Russian warplane (while piloted & flying under Soviet/Russian command).

I believe this is unprecedented.

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Happened quite a few times actually. WW3 never started. Putin has a lot more personal wealth to lose than any Soviet leader ever did. He won’t be launching.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-to-air_combat_losses_between_the_USSR_and_US