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Ronn_Bman · 03-11-2003, 04:14 PM

Two Iraqi fighter jets forced a U-2 operating for the inspectors to end it's mission over Iraq today. Baghdad said it needed advance notification of the over-flights, but the inspectors say Baghdad was notified in advance.

Sounds like more of that famous Iraqi cooperation and compliance.

PS. Isn't it kind of ridiculous to think a U-2 can spot something covert when the Iraqi's are warned in advance that an over-flight is coming?

EDIT - I just saw this story on CNN, so I don't have a link yet.

[ 03-11-2003, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

03-11-2003, 04:14 PM	#1
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Two Iraqi fighter jets forced a U-2 operating for the inspectors to end it's mission over Iraq today. Baghdad said it needed advance notification of the over-flights, but the inspectors say Baghdad was notified in advance. Sounds like more of that famous Iraqi cooperation and compliance. PS. Isn't it kind of ridiculous to think a U-2 can spot something covert when the Iraqi's are warned in advance that an over-flight is coming? EDIT - I just saw this story on CNN, so I don't have a link yet. [ 03-11-2003, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />