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A Royal Air Force aircraft was reportedly shot down by a US Patriot missile battery while returning from a mission in the Gulf, raising concerns about the reliability of military technology and protocols. Discussions centered on the identification friend or foe (IFF) system, which is supposed to prevent such incidents by distinguishing friendly aircraft from enemy targets. Various theories emerged regarding potential malfunctions, including possible damage to the aircraft's IFF transponder or errors by the Patriot missile operators. The conversation also touched on historical friendly fire incidents involving both US and allied forces, highlighting the complexities and dangers of military operations. Participants debated the adequacy of training and technology, with some suggesting that reliance on advanced systems may lead to complacency and mistakes. The thread underscored the tragic consequences of friendly fire and the need for improved communication and training among military personnel.
  • #31
And a US F16 shot a Patriot battery after the Patriot system locked onto him with its fire control system.

Duh. The pilot had common sense and shot it instead of getting himself killed.


Accidents happen. It's nothing new.

THANK YOU! Adam seems to think that Americans try to cause these things and he is the most anti american person I have ever met. Well... Kyleb could give him a run for his money.
 
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  • #32
you sure are quick to judge Nicool003.
 
  • #33
Quick to judge? I think not! I have been reading your posts and replying them for at least over an hour each day for at least a week! And you have no material to prove me wrong! Every post of your is against the U.S and ANYONE (besides maybe adam) who will take the time to read this whole thread, lifegazers why we are at war thread, Russ's The U.S is the light.." thread and MANY OTHER threads they will see that you are very anti american.

I apologize if I have offended you but you really have not proven me wrong...
 
  • #34
well a few hours and i have been alive over 27 years. i support this country in many ways and have done so thought my life, i doubt you would understand such things though.
 
  • #35
I realize this is a bit of a cheap shot, but I fear that 27 years is not quite enough. The bun is not quite done.:wink:
 
  • #36
well if you want to resort to cheap shots; i suppose i will argue that your bun has seems to have gone stale.
 
  • #37
I realize this is a bit of a cheap shot, but I fear that 27 years is not quite enough.
Hey, *I'M* 27. I have always considered myself unusally mature for my age, but by about 25 there really isn't any excuse for anyone not being an adult.
 
  • #38
like i said, i think his bun has seems to have gone stale. :wink:
 
  • #39
Happy Birthday kyleb!

Mine was yesterday.
 
  • #40
People...why is it that when someone disagrees with you, the first assumption is that they are too young or whatever? Why can you not accept that people have very good reasons to disagree sometimes?
 
  • #41
Originally posted by Zero
People...why is it that when someone disagrees with you, the first assumption is that they are too young or whatever? Why can you not accept that people have very good reasons to disagree sometimes?

NOT ME! I generally take such a patronizing tone that even children should agree with me! People who disagree with me are obviously insane!

Njorl:wink:
 
  • #42
I agree zero.


P.S Kyleb if you want to argue the bun thing then here: Someone forgot to put the sugar and flour in your dough.
 

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