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Photo analysis shows Iraqi warplanes likely sent from Iran

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Warplanes recently delivered to Baghdad are most likely from Iran, and many are believed to be Iraqi jets flown into Iran during the first Gulf War by pilots seeking refuge from American attacks, according to analysis by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. (www.foxnews.com) Más...

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skuttlerats
Jeffrey Babey 1
I thought this was a interesting story as I followed Desert Storm One closely. I just wonder what possible flight worthiness these planes could be in at this stage?
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preacher1
preacher1 1
Well, they appear to have been maintained and were flown in. Article says they are in better shape that those that were mothballed in Russia, shipped in in pieces and assembled. I think it said that the SU25 is the Russian equivalent of the A10. If so, 20 years ain't no step, ala the warthog
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