" 80 miles from the Israeli border. That is a long way for the Calvary to come to the rescue. "
How long does it take for a squadron of Israeli fighter-bombers to get to N.E. Lebanon? Can't be too long...
Any military types / experts know?
1250mph,
F-16's can go 1,500 mph (Mach 2 at altitude)
http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=103
Flight speed 1500 MPH. Israeli jets are based less then 5 minutes away. Little over 3 mins to fly 80 miles.