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2010-11-17 Science & Technology

Alaska military base says F-22 fighter overdue

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Posted by Steve 2010-11-17 10:09|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 ...The lack of contact does not bode well - it may have already gone into 'recovery operation' mode by now.

O Spirit, whom the Father sent
To spread abroad the firmament.
Oh wind of heaven, by Thy might
Save all who dare the eagle's flight.
And keep them by thy watchful care
From every peril in the air

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2010-11-17 14:10|| 2010-11-17 14:10|| Front Page Top

#2 That area just northeast of Cantwell contains Windy Pass, where small planes go over the Alaska Range between Anchorage and Fairbanks at 3000 ft elevation. Mountains are very rugged and are about 7000 to 8000 ft high. If the F-22 ran into trouble and the pilot ejected, he would still be in trouble, as he could be coming down on a steep slope or a cliff.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2010-11-17 18:10|| 2010-11-17 18:10|| Front Page Top

#3 According to Anchorage television station KTVA, the wreckage has been spotted, but the pilot has not been located yet by rescue teams. This report was filed a little after 1 PM today.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2010-11-17 20:10|| 2010-11-17 20:10|| Front Page Top

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