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To: Parmenio
How did they plan to protect the 747?

It's probably equiped with IRCM systems. Infrared Counter Measures. All Israili commercial jets have them, but they are expensive.

30 posted on 03/22/2006 12:43:56 PM PST by subterfuge ("We're going to take things from you for the greater good..."---Hillary Rod-Ham Clinton)
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And a fighter escort...similar to a JSTARS aircraft. Typical a flight of F-16s babysit such aircraft while in the air.


33 posted on 03/22/2006 1:14:41 PM PST by in hoc signo vinces ("Houston, TX...a waiting quagmire for jihadis. American gals are worth fighting for!")
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