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Old 4th Mar 2016, 17:06
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F-15 Lakenheath crew 'disorientated' after laser targeting

Just seen this on the BBC news website.

The crew of a US fighter jet were "momentarily disorientated" when a laser beam was directed at the plane as it landed in Suffolk.
The US Air Force confirmed the beam was pointed at one of its F-15 Strike Eagle jets as it approached RAF Lakenheath on Wednesday night.
A spokeswoman said although the green light did not hit any of the crew in the eyes they were temporarily disorientated.
The jet landed safely, she said.
There have been many reports of lasers directed at civil aircraft but I have not seen mention of a mil a/c being targeted with a laser before.
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