[archy]

"The prospect of a shoulder-launched missile attack was a major concern of the FAA during the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta."

It happened. Just not in Atlanta

Indeed it did. At least twice, to my certain knowledge. One incident report *here*, and another *here*.

There were no survivors aboard the crash resulting from the attack described in the first link. The crash reported at the second link resulted in 18 survivors, of whom 10 were then murdered on the ground by the terrorists who launched the missile at the aircraft. Additional details *here*.

Further reports, including passenger names, can be found *here*. Oh, and *here*.

-archy-/-

[Squantos]

In 1989 I assisted in the render safe of a "stockpile" of munitions found in a WOD target that JTF 6 helped take down. It included SA7b , SA 18's and 4 old Redeye's. The capability and MANPAD's are here in the CONUS . IMHO it's not when or if, .... it's just where.

Hope ya have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Archy. Stay Safe , Stay Armed and Stay Ready !!