Russian Aircraft have been making more incursions into US airspace since Dec. 13 and Nov. 12, 2014, and Feb. 12, 2013.
In 2013, F-15s were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. Another time it was F-22s that were scrambled to greet the wandering Russians.
Back then, the planes were antiquated Tupolev Tu-95 bears, propeller driven bombers first developed in the early 1950’s.
Once when they were intercepted, Capt. Jeff Davis, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command explained “They followed all the protocols, and it was a very professional encounter on both sides. There was nothing that they were doing that was contrary to international law.”
This past fourth of July, two more Tu-95s greeted United States pilots with a message according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command: “Good morning, American pilots. We are here to greet you on your Fourth of July Independence Day.”
Read more about the Russian Jet in American airspace on page two:
Dave, the above headline says “enters” US Airspace. Had this actually happened the Tu95 would have been boxed in and invited to follow the intercepting US fighters to a designated landing site in the the US. . OR…..it would have been summarily shot down for lack of a response. Any US or NATO aircraft that enters Russian Federation airspace would be shot down without the formality of a request to land. Especially now.
Like KAL-007…..
If this was true, Fox News would be all over this like SOS.
IF that is the case, it was ALLOWED in. sarah
Should’ve been shot down immediately.
Ain’t that just so Cute, the Conspiracy Twins at it again… they are just so cute when they play…..
Heck why not? everyone else is!
This is a map of Wisconsin.
Looks like Sturgeon Bay to me, looking for Green Bay season tickets no doubt
maybe you should read it before commenting