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Russian Jet Flies Wingtip To Wingtip With Reaper Drone Over Syria
Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the first official encounter between Russia and the US in Syrian airspace. (aviationbuzzword.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I guess whoever characterized that as "wingtip to wingtip" has never seen an airshow.
In the world of airplanes, they were close. And because the Reaper does not have "see and avoid" capability, the Russian pilot has no idea which way it will turn next. He was wise to keep it above his own aircraft and shoot video through the canopy.
Sensationalist press...This is as close to reality as Orson Wells' War of the worlds... Why dont you post something VERITABLE!
Wingtip to wingtip, my arse.
I'm sure there has been encounters between Russian and US aircraft that we have yet to hear about.
Interesting that the Ruskie was flying near it and broke out his smart phone for a video.
However, "wing tip to wing top" seems to indicate a bit sensationalism, at its best.
However, "wing tip to wing top" seems to indicate a bit sensationalism, at its best.