The Venezuelans have purchased the SU-30MK2s and the Venezuelans also have in-flight refueling capability with both KC-135 and C-130H aircraft. The new SU-30MK2s have the ability to be refueled in-flight which extends their range. I guess I took it for granted that you knew this...clearly, that was my bad.
That puts the UK route within their range.
Venezuelan SU-30MK2s
Venezuelan Boeing 707-384C (KC-135)
And that is your ego will not allow you to admit you offered up a wrong statement and are unable, or unwilling, to admit that...
Your adding chaft to the wheat will not make eatable bread!
My opinion of you has fallen drastically...
I am not above making a mistake and God knows I have made a bunch of them in my 60 years. Yet I have never felt I was above my peers here on FR when I misspoke or misstated something.
You have placed yourself on a plain above us mere mortals here on FR, and that I find contemptible in someone I agreed with in the past.
Refuting an argument with facts not then in play is the action one would expect from someone like Hugo Chavez!
I hate to lose my respect for one I once considered a knowledgeable colleague, but I can let loose of you without remorse...
My late Father told me to never suffer fools.
So, take care, Jeff. You are a God and prove it each and every day the FR masses get down on their knees to worship your each, every work and pray for your guidance and forgiveness!
I, sir, shall stand on my unbending knees and will not darken your door evermore!