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Uh-oh this can't be good. Just saw this on the front page of the Army Times website.


Iraqi ultralights spotted over U.S. troops

CENTRAL IRAQ — At least two Iraqi ultralight aircraft flew over a patch of desert Friday where thousands of U.S. soldiers and several command and control facilities are located. The appearance of enemy aircraft over U.S. positions is especially alarming because the military believes ultralight aircraft of the type spotted Friday may be used to deliver chemical or biological weapons. (more)
1,134 posted on 03/30/2003 9:28:25 AM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH! Not just a word, A way of life!)
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An "ultralight" (by definition!) CAN'T carry very much: a normal sized person (130-180 lbs) plus a few hand grenades, or maybe a very light person with a few dozen pounds of chemical (that would dispurse almost harmlessly before reaching the ground....)

Spoting for enemy cannon is more likely. As is flying away from the enemy to land in friendly fields and escape Saddamn.
1,351 posted on 03/30/2003 12:10:18 PM PST by Robert A Cook PE (ABCNNBCBS Lie!)
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