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To: jhpigott

I can see a lot of pilots turning in their wings before engaging the IAF.


3 posted on 04/21/2010 8:53:34 AM PDT by AU72
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To: AU72
I can see a lot of pilots turning in their wings before engaging the IAF.

Considering the IAF's kill ratio that is probably the safest option. These aren't the Iraqis that can barely fly their aircraft. Going up against the IAF is no easy kill. They have the same aircraft as the Americans, comparable or possibly better training, and better intel.
16 posted on 04/21/2010 8:57:07 AM PDT by GonzoGOP (There are millions of paranoid people in the world and they are all out to get me.)
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To: AU72

I can see alot of pilots defecting to Israel....


17 posted on 04/21/2010 8:58:08 AM PDT by Dallas59 (President Robert Gibbs 2009-2013)
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To: AU72

Exactly. If I were a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps, and I was ordered to shoot down Israeli aircraft, I would refuse. Not because the Israelis would try to shoot ME down, but because it’s wrong for the U.S. to attack a close ally. Upon landing, I would resign my commission.

I’d probably be subject to court martial, but so be it.


100 posted on 04/21/2010 9:45:04 AM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (I'm voting for Sarah Palin because she pisses off the right people.)
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How do you say “**** you sir!” in aviator slang?


207 posted on 04/21/2010 4:03:35 PM PDT by Soothesayer (The United States of America Rest in Peace November 4 2008)
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