What is point of military escort?
As has happened recently, when a pilot reports a certain type of incident, military jets are sent to escort the aircraft to a landing.
But seriously, what can they do? OK, they could shoot the aircraft down (highly unlikely, even if they have live armaments), or what? Are there any other options in the face of , say, a determined hijacker? |
In the event of a situation where a hijacker or whatever has exploded some kind of device, the military aircraft pilot can provide the captain with information on damage to the aircrafts control surfaces etc.
The military jet isn't just there to shoot down the 'renegade' airliner, it is also there to be a set of outside eyes for the flight crew. |
There to protect the public, i.e., shoot down the aircraft.
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In the "Good Old Days" they were there to escort the aircraft and intimidate the HiJackers.
Today; er, The fighter is there to do all the above. And To Shoot It Down Befor It Can Be Crashed Into Someones (like you or me) Local Town Causing Mass Death And Distruction. There IS A WAR going on out there! If its got the BAD guys in it then = SHOOT IT DOWN. |
Originally Posted by iamhere
There IS A WAR going on out there!
If its got the BAD guys in it then = SHOOT IT DOWN. HP |
Depends if its RAF or USAF on your wing tips!!
:ooh: Sorry just watched Hollywood film!! :ouch: |
Was gonna say who saw Airforce One last night!
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Have a wild guess ;)
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You say 'highly unlikely' for a shootdown. I tend to disagree on the likely outcome of a hijack........:uhoh:
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If you want to deter, then sometimes you have to demonstrate the intent and capability for 'wider' consumption.
A form of 'advertising' if you like. |
You shoot down an airliner carrying 500 people and the terrorists have a (another) win.
PS: You'd have to wait until we had an aircraft capable of carrying 500 people. (747SR excepted)! |
There IS A WAR going on out there! If its got the BAD guys in it then = SHOOT IT DOWN. |
Please note RAF escorts are only available Mon to Friday from 09.00 to 17.00(16.30 on Fridays)
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Originally Posted by frostbite
(Post 2799477)
As has happened recently, when a pilot reports a certain type of incident, military jets are sent to escort the aircraft to a landing.
But seriously, what can they do? Nothing. Its all for political show. I doubt any military pilot would actually pull the trigger on an airliner he knew to be full of innocent civilians. :rolleyes: |
I doubt any military pilot would actually pull the trigger on an airliner he knew to be full of innocent civilians. I wonder? .... :confused: |
Originally Posted by hobie
(Post 2870243)
even if it was heading straight for a Nuclear Power station? .....
I wonder? .... :confused: Nevertheless, the primary question is one of ethics. Is it OK to deliberately kill innocents, in hopes of saving other innocents ? :sad: |
I doubt any military pilot would actually pull the trigger on an airliner he knew to be full of innocent civilians |
Commander in Chief? Are we narrowing this down to a particular Country now?
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I doubt any military pilot would actually pull the trigger on an airliner he knew to be full of innocent civilians. |
Originally Posted by DelaneyT
(Post 2868588)
I doubt any military pilot would actually pull the trigger on an airliner he knew to be full of innocent civilians. :rolleyes: In the HIGHLY unlikely event that you managed to find ONE fully trained, fully armed, fast jet pilot under ORDERS to fire who failed to do so then his mates would certainly, happily and QUICKLY put their coffee down and pop along to finish the job. (If his wingman didnt get in there first) Following their [legal] orders [and this would be legal] is what they have TRAINED to do and thats what they WANT to do and dont let anyone tell you otherwise!:= |
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