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TWO RUSSIAN MIG 35 fighter jets entered a US “air defence identification zone” on Wednesday and were intercepted by American warplanes near Alaska, two US defence officials said.
Although Russian aircraft have entered the zone previously it was “the first time in a long time” that fighter jets passed through the area, a defence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.
The Russian planes, which also included two refueling tankers and two long-range bombers, left the area without incident, he said.
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Sarah Palin must’ve had a great view of that
Easy mistake flying upside down
The Russian’s airforce must have the same geography teacher as their army’s Amnesia Brigade.
It’s another non event. The big powers are always doing this. As long as you are in international waters you have done nothing that the US etc don’t regularly do. Now that the Cold War is restarting every non event has to be hammed up to gee up the masses and get them on board.
Robin, please take note at how fact-less this news is. Not a single piece of evidence is presented to confirm that this event ever happened. If this group of planes was detected by radar, surely a satellite could’ve taken a photo to confirm the incident, but as you see it wasn’t. Perhaps because it never happened… besides it wasn’t an illegal act even if it occurred, since it was still international territory.
Where is tom cruise when u need him
Maverick and Goose to the rescue
Dying repeatedly in Edge Of Tomorrow.
If only Alan…
Still in the closet, fumbling for the eject button!!
Russians getting a bit too cocky me reckons. Even though George W bush was a dick and Obama is a grave disappointment and Hollywood movies are going down the pan, Russia still doesn’t come within reach of a very low bar.
Do not underestimate the Russians. Largest country on Earth, won the Cold War and Space Race. Not to mention the sh!tload of nukes they have.
Won the Cold War? Is that why Poland Romania, the Baltic States and others are all in the EU and not Warsaw Pact anymore? Is winning the Cold War what Putin called the greatest Geo political folly of the 20th century? What happened to the USSR again?
Russia won the cold war! No shit, (all sane journal readers on caniptions of laughter on the floor) get back on the meds bud, boom boom!
Depends on how you define winning the space race as well!
Total economic collapse and the overnight demolition of the evil empire, sounds like a resounding success!
They won the sprint but not the marathon in the space race.
Mick, what are you smoking?
Mick has never been to Russia apparently or the former warsaw pack countries before the wall came down. They couldnt even feed their army or pay them whatever about getting them to fight. Im lucky Mick I got to see it & even now im not afraid of Russia. While its easy to fight small armies in Ukraine & Georgia the Russians haven’t been put to the test since WW2. How many Russian cars or trucks do you see on the road in Europe or the US. Its still a backward nation & according to the experts these are the last cries of a dying bear which is only dying faster because of camp insecure Russian leader.
The scary part is that nearly 40 morons liked his comment!
Justin. ..questions for you. …have you ever been to Russia or discussed any issues of concern you have with a Russian person. ….. I predict no to both……. another question justin…..where do you get your information and facts that base your opinions on Russia and that country’s position and actions on the many international issues? I predict again sky news . .bbc and cnn..fox etc
Actually justin I believe you know nothing whatsoever about Russia and all your opinions are completely way off a reasonable balanced informed person views. …………
Don’t bother to respond because I am not really interested…
Maurice,
In the list of countries with free media and full public disclosure, Russia is sitting somewhere between North Korea and China.
The media is completely controlled by either the state or by Putin’s oligarch mates. There is no free press in Russia. American news outlets are often biased. But most European news agencies are fairly objective, the BBC is arguably the most informative news agencies in the world.
Russia is not always the bad guy and there are some cases where they are treated unfairly by western media. But you only need to look at stations like RT to realise how blatant the propaganda from the Kremlin is, it’s outrageously blatant.
I would get most of my information on Russia from books, it has a very complicated political and ethnic history and you really need to understand that before you can even approach modern day Russia with an informed opinion.
Having said all of that, Russia is a proud country with a rich history and a resourceful people. Nobody in the West hates the Russian people. We merely detest the anti democratic, bigoted and fascist views of Vladamir Putin. He’s leading Russia down economic ruin and is trying to point fingers at everyone with his state media arm. This is why he started his homophobic campaign and trying to stoke up people’s nationalism. So that the Russian people don’t realise that he’s fleecing them behind his back and siphoning billions in public funds towards his bestos. Sochi was a joke for corruption, I’ve never seen anything like it. If Russia are lucky enough to keep their World Cup bid, it’ll probably be even worse.
Kick Putin out of office and try to modernise with social and democratic values in line with the rest of the free world and the Russian Federation would be welcomed with open arms by the people Putin paints as enemies.
Maurice, I’m sure you comment on lots of places you’ve never been to. What’s your obsession with were I get info, never watched fox in my life (don’t know many normal Irish people who even have it on their radar), sky is tripe so no don’t watch that either (sorry to disappoint you maurice), BBC occasionally but not the organization of the past so don’t really watch. Channel 4 news I find quiet good and I source a lot online as you obviously do. I can tell you are very familiar with Russia Maurice as you seem to think people should not be allowed to express a free opinion unless it supports your own view. Yes that’s clear evidence there of intense russification. I know your not going to bother reading this, my heart bleeds, but you do come across as an intolerant pompous ass. I’m glad I could clear up your predictions on what media I read, as you can see like a lot of what you say it was wrong and here’s a few……………………….’s for ya, you do seem to love en! Tootle pip
Sean……you are a complete donkey ………..eu and us dont allow any cars or others products into the trade arena unless its to benefit eu or us ………… you have never been to Russia. ..so your info is based on nothing other than skynews etc……….its not backwards your completely wrong actually. ………… you are embarrassing yourself sean…….
Not as many dots in that post Maurice are you waiting for resupply from the Kremlin? Again you think his opinion should be controlled. Do you believe in freedom? Are you so blind to think that ordinary Russians enjoy anything like our level of freedom? Do you really believe that you must have been there to have an opinion? Lots of people on here have strong opinions on Israel and Gaza and I’d hazzard a guess very few have been. Should they all keep quiet? Why would you get so emotional and upset when people criticize Russia? Just seems wreird, are they paying you?
Wow they could intercept them on the outer edges of alaskan air space but not the 747s that were flying around new York for about a hour ……
You idiot, the world was a different place then. They couldn’t have imagined the outcome or propose if them flying towards New York
747′s? Intelligent comment of the year.
There’s always one
Jonathon, not true!
And by that I mean there’s no comparison.
Really … The world was a different place? And they did imagine and even had planned for exactly what happened long before it did.
How do you think there is no comparison?
Your the idiot wake up
Jonathan look up, most major cities with airports have flight traffic over them, before they realised what exactly was going on it was too late and em 9/11 only had one significant 747 and that was Air Force one which was in Florida at the time
And I suppose if two F-16′s had blown one of the planes out of the sky you would have been happy?
That’s just pure bullshit
Revvin’ up your engine
Listen to her howlin’ roar
Metal under tension
Beggin’ you to touch and go
Highway to the Danger Zone…..
Plaaaaaayin’
Playin with tha boys
Sure they were back on the Thursday and the Canadians had to scramble two jets.
Just in case Horgay and his fellow sheep deny this
http://rt.com/usa/178820-russia-military-flights-us-airspace/
And as you can see it’s from RT. So they can’t accuse the western media of propaganda.
Must try harder Declan, must try harder.
That’s Kremlin-controlled propaganda, so it’s ok.
Robin, you know the Kremlin doesn’t do lies or propaganda – its the only go-to place to get the real truth of what’s happening….
;-)
Two long range Bombers…
No Doubt the Tu-95 Bear Bomber.
A very dated looking aircraft nevertheless perhaps one of the fastest prop plane of its size and would not be too far behind a B42.
Frank, you just love this don’t you. Will this be one of those false flag operations you like to talk about?
Frank, I see your hero Putin is testing the waters
http://rt.com/usa/178820-russia-military-flights-us-airspace/
@ . Declan Noonan . Why not ? NATO is busy testing the waters all over the ME and Ukraine too.
They’re p***sed with the Americans
Russia is a major military power in the world. It can only become more powerful economically and militarily with the huge resources it has at its disposal. Putin wants this and so do the russian people.
The Eu will probably need to develop militarily to act as a counter balance. Its unlikely the Us will continue in its role singlehandedly as the World policeman much longer.
Of course the Eu will inevitable be German led so in about 25 years around 2040 it will be Usa, Russia, a German led Eu and China instead of Japan.
Its just a matter of time…
K
What the help is a B-42 you fool
*hell*
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster
Perhaps you should do some research before calling someone a fool, and if the hat fits wear it!
James, an odd and somewhat irrelevant comparison. The “Bear” has been operational for years, the XB-42 never was, having been cancelled in 1948.
Hi James, read it again XB-42 the X meaning experimental and hence never a production or service model, frank is talking through his hole as usual and backing him here makes you look a little silly too. We can all read Wikipedia put there is zero relevance in dragging up a plane that never got produced and never called the B-42. Good day.
Congrats Justin you’re fast becoming the new Deco Noonan of this forum.
I know Joe you and the “lads” hate been made to look stupid, but Ye do put in the effort so fair play.
Shoots even.
Maverick and Ghost Rider ready on shouts 1&2.
World war 3 Is on it’s way
It would make a great episode of Jerry Springer!!!!!!!!!!!
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