[gitmo]

I think WND's assertion is that this was a Navy missile that was fired at a small plane reportedly laden with explosives. TWA 800 was caught in the explosion of the terrorist plane.

[xrp]

TWA 800 had to be at least at 20,000 feet. Do small planes (cropdusters and personal type planes) go that high? Plus, the small plane would have to be in front of TWA 800 and moving at the same speed or slightly faster. Smaller planes typically fly at 300mph or less. Jumbo Jets fly at upwards of 600mph. I don't really see this as plausible, no matter how many pounds of explosives are packed into the small plane -- and you can't pack that many.

[ladyinred]

Apparently the authors of the book conclude that this was a terrorist attack, not something fired from our Navy. The coverup was to avoid panic from the public. I am sure the airline industry didn't want this known either. Clinton wouldn't want it known as it might reflect badly on him and security?
I haven't read the book yet, but I saw an article about it on FR the other night.