View Full Version : 2xF/A-18 missing in Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/05/02/iraq.planes/index.html
Training Risky
3rd May 2005, 06:05
I hope these guys are found ASAP. Let us not have a Ron Arad situation hanging over our heads.
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lowfield heath
3rd May 2005, 08:02
Regret that BBC web site saying that the body of an American pilot has been found in Iraq. No other details.
Check 6
3rd May 2005, 11:40
Both aircraft/crew from VMFA-323 off the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
D-IFF_ident
3rd May 2005, 17:03
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=18150
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Centre_Expand
6th May 2005, 01:02
I guess this report finishes the thread....
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=18211
There but for the grace....etc
Not really. This from the CNN link above:
'Late last year, Marine Corps officials said a sharp increase in deadly accidents involving Marine aircraft had forced a close look at possible causes.'
This is certainly a peculiar statement. Unless it is merely media-speak, I would expect possible causes of any and all accidents to be looked at closely, even 'deadly' ones. Of course, if they are not being looked at, more of same will continue to occur.