Posted on 07/24/2018 5:30:06 AM PDT by Netz
Tanks M.O. is to “try” to sneak every where he goes, and we are never alone. These arab tankers parking in the middle of a 4 way intersection and waiting for a bad guy acquire you are idiots. Its harder to sneak around in the sky. Cobra’s and Apachy’s are very good at it though. But if you go out acting like you are the baddest mo-fo on the block, lots of folks are gonna take an interest in you.
From land, sea or sky, its best if your target has no idea they have even been seen or the depth of wrath that is about to befall them.
Yep. It is reported that the plane was being used against rebels and strayed. Israel was monitoring the Syrian side closely, but couldn’t afford to take chances.
Exactly as I surmised. Little other reason a Syrian pilot would go on a suicide mission crossing over into Israeli airspace.
Those imaginary lines in the sky are so hard to see.
Situational Awareness is a crucial life sustaining skill that many do not possess.
“Funny that is until a Cobra climbs on your distracted six and lights you up with a TOW. :)”
For some reason that reminds me of this tale:
Mutant Marsupials Take Up Arms Against Australian Air Force
http://militaryhumor.net/combat-kangaroos/#
Pilot was warned and did not change course. At speed it does not take long to cross half of Israel either after a quick turn toward the coast and Tel Aviv.
Sukoi crap.
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