I know it's not unusual to have airplane problems, however, the plane took off, in this case, over an hour later. This post doesn't say if they sat for that long. Sounds like problems were only discovered en route.
I know planes have mecahnical problems all the time. What's interesting in this one is that Germany is due this week to ok the use of 3,900 of their troops in the 'war against terror'. 100 special forces on the ground in Afghanistan and the remaining in various countries... and Iran I think has offered assistance too recently....
Stretch I know, but still a curious thing.
Germany-Afghan War /WRD/
Defense minister specifies German troops' war duties
Berlin, November 12, IRNA -- Defense Minister Rudolf Scharping specified the duties and locations for a possible deployment of some 3,900 German soldiers in the Afghan war, the Berlin-based Tagesspiegel reported here Monday.
According to Scharping, only 100 elite soldiers would be
stationed inside Afghanistan, as the remaining units like special naval forces, medical and airborne transportation units could be deployed in places like Turkey, northern Africa and even in Germany. Regarding the deployment of anti-biological defense forces, Scharping added, there are no specific plans yet. The German parliament is expected to approve the military operation this Thursday.
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::irna 20:54
In another thread, an article dated 10/15 Al Qayeda says the storms of planes will continue. This AFTER we have sky marshalls. After higher passenger security. These people are not stupid. They know darn well these planes will have to crash by other means than hijacking...
Just thinking out loud... probably no connection, but worth remembering for future reference.