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Old 13th Jan 2024, 12:43
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Originally Posted by Dr Jekyll
Would the RAF aircraft gave flown over Saudi on the way? Or would it e Egypt or a very long way round?
Originally Posted by Bob Viking
Straight down the Red Sea I would imagine. Though I should add I have no actual idea.

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Originally Posted by lederhosen
I cannot imagine Israel objecting to overflight which is hardly a detour either. Egypt also has self interest in having the canal accessible. The only surprise is the Houthis complaining how unfair it is that people are shooting back.
Rishi Sunak spoke with the Egyptian President on Thursday. I guess it's no surprise just what they were talking about.
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