News US and Canadian jet fighters scrambled to escort Russian bombers off American coast

[brassmonkey]

US and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled to intercept two Russian strategic bombers heading for the North American coastline.

Two F-22 and two CF-18 jets identified the Russian nuclear-capable aircraft when they entered an area near Alaska patrolled by the Royal Canadian Air Force, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

The organisation patrols the skies above the US and Canada using radar, satellites and fighter aircraft.

The US Air Force sent planes from its air base in Alaska.

In September US Air Force fighter jets were twice forced to intercept two Russian bombers off Alaska.

“NORAD’s top priority is defending Canada and the United States,” said General Terrence J O’Shaughnessy, the NORAD commander.

“Our ability to protect our nations starts with successfully detecting, tracking and positively identifying aircraft of interest approaching US and Canadian airspace.”

There were no reports of conflict.

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[SilentKnight]

Happens more times than you know.

Nothing new. Ruskies tryin' to pick up a load of Canuck beer.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Happens more times than you know.

Nothing new. Ruskies tryin' to pick up a load of Canuck beer.

under obama they didn't stop them. i posted the article on that

[SilentKnight]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

under obama they didn't stop them. i posted the article on that

Simple fact remains, they ain't gonna invade with one plane...and they certainly ain't gonna invade a country they can't economically afford to run anyways.

They were lookin' for beer and Qweebek strippers.

Just practice for our pilots, is all. Blow the dust off the engines and try out new tech.

[2MuchMark]

Kinda makes you wonder if Pooty is trying to remind Trump of something....

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Happens more times than you know.

Nothing new. Ruskies tryin' to pick up a load of Canuck beer.

This is routine.... Been happening for years now.

[SilentKnight]

Originally Posted by Rochard

This is routine.... Been happening for years now.

Fairly sure I just said that.

[just a punk]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

under obama they didn't stop them. i posted the article on that

Under Trump they didn't stop them either. Do you know what does escorting mean? If some foreign bombers fly in the the international water zone near the US border, the USAF must send their jet-fighters for escort (to keep an eye on them) in case if they decide to attack. This is a common international practice. Russian jets are escorting the US bombers near Russian borders too and this is a standard routine for all armies on planet Earth.

Just FYI: those Russian bombers (I men these) are not real bombers in the classic meaning. They are cruise missile carriers and actually they don't have to cross the country border to nuke it, because they are equipped with super-sonic X-55 nuclear cruise missiles with operational range up to 3000 km.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by CyberSEO

Under Trump they didn't stop them either. Do you know what does escorting mean? If some foreign bombers fly in the the international water zone near the US border, the USAF must send their jet-fighters for escort (to keep an eye on them) in case if they decide to attack. This is a common international practice. Russian jets are escorting the US bombers near Russian borders too and this is a standard routine for all armies on planet Earth.

you know what happens if they go further right?? you cry cause some stupid drunk a holes said let's fly to trumps house in a bomber!

[SilentKnight]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

you know what happens if they go further right?? you cry cause some stupid drunk a holes said let's fly to trumps house in a bomber!

They blow his ass outta the sky...red phones ring in the blackout...president sleeps in his shoes.

[OneHungLo]

Originally Posted by 2MuchMark

Kinda makes you wonder if Pooty is trying to remind Trump of something....

You guys are tuning into conspiracy quacks...totally losing it.

Living rent free lol

[GAMEFINEST]

They just fucking around

[just a punk]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

you know what happens if they go further right??

They won't go further. Because:

1) if they will do it, they will end up like Francis Gary Powers.

2) because they have no bombs. They are equipped with nuclear cruise missiles that have an operational range up to 3000 km. You know what it means right??

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by CyberSEO

They won't go further. Because:

1) if they will do it, they will end up like Francis Gary Powers.

2) because they have no bombs. They are equipped with nuclear cruise missiles that have an operational range up to 3000 km. You know what it means right??

yes free vodka! just try it!

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Fairly sure I just said that.

Pretty sure he is just agreeing with you.

[SilentKnight]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

Pretty sure he is just agreeing with you.

As long as you're sure.

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by CyberSEO

They won't go further. Because:

1) if they will do it, they will end up like Francis Gary Powers.

2) because they have no bombs. They are equipped with nuclear cruise missiles that have an operational range up to 3000 km. You know what it means right??

That means you are a fuckin Russian blowhard.

"Russia, if your listening... please rid us of Donald Trump. I'm sure the libtards will thank you."

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

As long as you're sure.

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by OneHungLo

You guys are tuning into conspiracy quacks...totally losing it.

Not a conspiracy theory. I'm just wondering.

[Bladewire]

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Fairly sure I just said that.

This is normal it's been happening for decades

[Mr Pheer]

They are just keeping on eye on the snow mexicans

[celandina]

Works both ways

A Russian jet scrambled to escort American military jet form its airspace