To: UMCRevMom@aol.com
I will just admit it, I’m not at all educated on what they mean by “Intercepted”. Are they saying the American fighters BLOCKED the Russian Warplanes or simply ENCOUNTERED them. An interception in football is where player A catches the ball meant for player B.
To: lee martell
Intercept means that our boys went up to check out the Russians. They probably got within waving distance and to make sure their "intentions" were pure and honorable. In the cold war, we did it all the time, and they would intercept us. Not major threats on either side; just a game they/we both played.
With each flight all the birds gather a bit more intelligence about capabilities and whatnot.
9 posted on
09/20/2014 12:55:07 PM PDT by
tenger
(It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for. -Will Rogers)
To: lee martell
12 posted on
09/20/2014 1:18:49 PM PDT by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: lee martell
intercept means they met them and flew as to indicate you go no closer.
engage means they intercepted and began fighting/attacking.
16 posted on
09/20/2014 1:47:32 PM PDT by
Secret Agent Man
( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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