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| Iraq |
| Med based US jets ready |
| 2003-03-20 |
| ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN F-14 Tomcats and F-18 Hornet fighter jets were loaded with air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles Thursday in preparation for an imminent mission to Iraq. Ordnance workers could be seen loading the weapons on to the aircraft on the flight deck, as a fierce wind blew, and pilots were briefed for their mission. Commanders waited eagerly for word on whether Turkey's parliament would approve overflight rights for US aircraft. Whether or not the fighter jets can fly over Turkey will determine the weight of the ordnance the planes can carry. Permission received. The shorter the distance, the more weight the jets can carry. Journalists on board the ship are prohibited from reporting details of missions until their completion. In the ship's magazines, ordnance workers affixed fins on 1,000-pound bombs that will guide them either by laser or GPS guidance system to their targets. Lock and Load. Take care guys. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #2 To paraphrase TR. Speak Loudly and carry a Great Big Freaking Stick!. Go get 'em boys |
| Posted by: Someone who did NOT vote for William Proxmire 2003-03-20 18:34:45 |
| #1 God speed. |
| Posted by: Ptah 2003-03-20 10:49:41 |