[katman]

YES, "STRINGER" IS A TYPO. I know it's supposed to be "Stinger". Thought I'd clear that up in advance... anyone know how to edit or delete one's own posts here?

[coloradan]

For a demonstration of what similar missiles can do, please refer to TWA flight 800.

[demlosers]

The al-Qaeda terrorists can take shoulder-fired potshots from just about anywhere in the world where U.S. commercial and military A/C land. The just have to scout a few choice locations and set-up in the path of runway approaches. The danger is more world-wide than the U.S.