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To: NorthOf45
"We have responded in the traditional way to Russian incursions of our airspace by meeting them as they enter our airspace

So are they entering Canadian airspace or not?

13 posted on 09/08/2007 8:42:41 AM PDT by OCC
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To: OCC

Technically no. But Canada and the US both have what is called the “Air Defense Identification Zone” which extends beyond their internationally-recognized airspace. The idea is that all intercepts occur in this area so that the enemy doesn’t get the chance to hit something of value on land.


15 posted on 09/08/2007 9:06:14 AM PDT by AntiKev ("No damage. The world's still turning isn't it?" - Stereo Goes Stellar - Blow Me A Holloway)
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