Defecting Korean in Defective plane

Oberon · 08-18-10, 12:48 PM

With apologies to Slartibartfast on Combatace whose title I have shamelessly ripped and used here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11008466

Raptor1 · 08-18-10, 12:53 PM

A defecting MiG-15? Now there's something we haven't seen in a while.

Oberon · 08-18-10, 01:00 PM

Might be a MiG-21, wreckage looks wrong for a 15.

Tchocky · 08-18-10, 01:02 PM

Dorsal spine looks like a late model -21 all right.

You'd think he would have flown northeast, shortest distance to Rus. Hmmm

Raptor1 · 08-18-10, 01:04 PM

Haven't really looked at the picture, but now that I do, it does look more like a MiG-21.

The article says it's the sort of plane used during the Korean War. Of course, the article is probably wrong.

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

Dorsal spine looks like a late model -21 all right.

You'd think he would have flown northeast, shortest distance to Rus. Hmmm

Probably wanted to clear North Korean airspace before heading for Russia.

XabbaRus · 08-18-10, 01:39 PM

Shock horror, the BBC getting something wrong? Get out of here.

Obviously said military experts are blind.

Moeceefus · 08-18-10, 01:52 PM

And NK plans to topple the US with such dated technology.

Schroeder · 08-18-10, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Moeceefus

And NK plans to topple the US with such dated technology.

Well, it worked in Vietnam.

SteamWake · 08-18-10, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

Shock horror, the BBC getting something wrong? Get out of here.

Obviously said military experts are blind.

No time to consult with experts !!! Got to get the story on the wire!!

FIRST !.... oops

Most pepole will never notice.

Jimbuna · 08-18-10, 02:51 PM

That must be half the NK air force put out of action then

Ducimus · 08-18-10, 02:56 PM

Obligatory pic of dear leader.

TLAM Strike · 08-18-10, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

Haven't really looked at the picture, but now that I do, it does look more like a MiG-21.

Yea definite MiG-21. Probably a MiG-21PFM

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The article says it's the sort of plane used during the Korean War. Of course, the article is probably wrong.

Technically the war is still going on, its just under a cease fire.

Raptor1 · 08-18-10, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Technically the war is still going on, its just under a cease fire.

Yes, but the article says it was used during the "1950-1953 Korean War", which I doubt unless the Great Leader has the power to time travel among his many abilities.

TLAM Strike · 08-18-10, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

Yes, but the article says it was used during the "1950-1953 Korean War", which I doubt unless the Great Leader has the power to time travel among his many abilities.

Maybe they were counting in Juche Years. Which which case 1950-1953 would be 3862-3864 A.D. which I assume North Korea will still be flying MiG-21s at that time...

Platapus · 08-18-10, 08:19 PM

Defecting to Russia by flying through Chinese airspace sounds like a tough trip. Does the '21 have enough fuel for the trip to Russia? Probably not if the pilot is flying NW.

08-18-10, 12:48 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Defecting Korean in Defective plane With apologies to Slartibartfast on Combatace whose title I have shamelessly ripped and used here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11008466

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Dorsal spine looks like a late model -21 all right. You'd think he would have flown northeast, shortest distance to Rus. Hmmm __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Shock horror, the BBC getting something wrong? Get out of here. Obviously said military experts are blind. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That must be half the NK air force put out of action then __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Might be a MiG-21, wreckage looks wrong for a 15.

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Moeceefus 中国水兵 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 278 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	And NK plans to topple the US with such dated technology.

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Obligatory pic of dear leader.

08-18-10, 08:19 PM	#15
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Defecting to Russia by flying through Chinese airspace sounds like a tough trip. Does the '21 have enough fuel for the trip to Russia? Probably not if the pilot is flying NW. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.