I don't think 24 is enough for the operation. I'd say 4 per plane (x9)...maybe only three on board, one on the ground (a watcher). More likely two on the ground. The less ON the plane, the less suspician. So 5 total X 9 planes=45.
But we want the ones on the plane = 3 X 9 = 27. Think we WANT to pick up 3 more.
If these 3 have regrouped with the proper components, they might still be able to make some other kind of hit "on the ground".
2,208 posted on 08/10/2006 11:43:54 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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2,209 posted on 08/10/2006 11:50:55 AM PDT by Howlin
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