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Was not that a Russian tactic too? In the late George Hall's book Top Gun (Presidio Press circa 1987) at the end chapter, discussing Warsaw Pact threats / tactics mentions the Viktor Belenko (Mig 25 defector 1976 then advisor to Top Gun) said once the 'CARPET' word /order issued in mass ACM between us and them - that a nuke would be detonated to wipe out the opposition fighters. He said unfortunately it would also wipe out some of his fighters but it was small price to pay,
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