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Old 02-04-2010, 03:35 AM
J. Clarke
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Default Re: OT: For those who Can comprehend something a bit more technical than MC's (but similar in an odd sort of way) that deals directly with "YOUR" national security

Sean_Q_ wrote:
> Bob Nixon wrote:
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fighter_aircraft

>
> On June 20, 1965 two Douglas A-1 Skyraiders shot down a Mig-17
> over Vietnam.
>
> ??????? HUH? Since when does a prop-driven WW2 relic dive/torpedo
> bomber with max speed 280 knots (ie, not at all designed for
> dogfighting) shoot down a jet fighter capable of 650 knots?


Since June 20, 1965, apparently.






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