"Lies! There was no mid-air collision. Stealth missiles fired from our submarine fleet destroyed the imperialist warplanes of the Great Satan."
Not related to the Iranian challenge a couple hours earlier. Nope, not at all.
Not related to the Iranian challenge a couple hours earlier. Nope, not at all.
I would imagine the increase in air traffic due to the Iranian actions could have lead to a midair collision, but I doubt those underutilized 7-11ers could have simultaneously shot down two f-18s from their rowboats.
Two F-18’s dodging SAM’s, end up hitting each other ????
A ‘cannonball over the bow’ that is being kept quiet for now ???
From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
ARABIAN GULF – Teams from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) rescued all three aviators after two F/A-18 Super Hornets crashed during operations in the Arabian Gulf Jan. 7.
The three aviators are safely back aboard the aircraft carrier, and are reported in good condition following an ejection.
The aircraft, from Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW 3), were providing en route close air support from Iraq when they crashed. CVW-3 is currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf with the Truman Carrier Strike Group.
The Truman Strike Group is part of a routine presence of U.S. warships to the region, and its operations are focused on demonstrating an ongoing commitment to security and stability. U.S. forces maintain a naval and air presence in the area to deter destabilizing activities, while safeguarding the region’s vital links to the global economy.
CVW-3 consists of Strike Fighter Squadrons VFA-11, VFA-32, VFA-37 and VFA-105; Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron VAQ-130; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-126; and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron HS-7.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Just another isolated incident, nothing to see here folks, move along.
Hard to imagine that they both experienced mechanical failure at the exact same time.
You’re correct. Preliminary reports indicate that it’s Godzilla’s fault. Don’t mess with Godzilla.