US jets 'bombed' Great Barrier Reef

Jimbuna · 07-21-13, 08:42 AM

I wouldn't be too bothered if I were the US...Australia is in a similar financial mess to the UK so probably can't afford to go to war

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US fighter jets dropped inert bombs on the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast during a training exercise that went wrong, it has emerged.
The two planes jettisoned four bombs in more than 50m (165 ft) of water, away from coral, to minimise damage to the World Heritage Site, the US navy said.
The jets had intended to drop at a bombing range on a nearby island, but Tuesday's mission was aborted.
The AV-8B Harriers were low on fuel and could not land loaded, the navy added.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23394233

BossMark · 07-21-13, 08:47 AM

The list of countries that have been bombed by the Americans grows ever longer

Cybermat47 · 07-21-13, 08:54 AM

... bombed?!

THIS. IS. AUSTRALIA!

Oberon · 07-21-13, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

... bombed?!

THIS. IS. AUSTRALIA!

Spiced_Rum · 07-21-13, 09:30 AM

No real foul, the bombs were not deliberately targeted at the reef or detonated, impact damage would be minimal.

Just watch out for all those green lawyers preparing a case on behalf of Nemo

garren · 07-21-13, 09:34 AM

We're not going to tolerate Australia having that reef anymore. It was a threat to the US and suspected of having ties to Al-Qaeda.

Wolferz · 07-21-13, 09:48 AM

Blame it on Abu Qatada.

@ Garren,

You're only half-way to hell?

What happened? Your hand basket break down?

garren · 07-21-13, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

@ Garren,

You're only half-way to hell?

What happened? Your hand basket break down?

Something like that.

Jimbuna · 07-21-13, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiced_Rum

No real foul, the bombs were not deliberately targeted at the reef or detonated, impact damage would be minimal.

Just watch out for all those green lawyers preparing a case on behalf of Nemo

No matter...I doubt Flipper was amused

Platapus · 07-21-13, 10:26 AM

"Mr. Rudd, Tear down that Barrier [reef]"

Jimbuna · 07-21-13, 10:31 AM

"If they land on the beaches we'll take care of them Skippy"

soopaman2 · 07-21-13, 12:34 PM

I read this story on the FOX news site, and people in Oz were "outraged" because they allowed a "foreign power" to destroy thier reef.

Remember, you let us practice there. Pay your fair share in the UN, 1k troops in rear areas is crap in my book.

You can always defend yourselves? Pay your fair share to the UN, develop your own weapons, rather than sucking off of our massive military budget like leeches. Discount planes, your nominal effort in UN wars compared to the USA.

Float your fair share, then bitch about the stupid coral.

For your information, harriers cannot land with bomb loads, and the site you guys let us use, was not clear of hazards forcing them to abort bombs, or eject.

The only other option to a few 2 ton bombs falling outside the reef area, is 2 harriers falling into the reef area and a few dead pilots, because they lacked the fuel to land, and cannot land with ordinance.

Your politicians really piss me off, as much as my own do.

Oberon · 07-21-13, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BossMark

The list of countries that have been bombed by the Americans grows ever longer

soopaman2 · 07-21-13, 01:05 PM

Are the fish petitioning to government?

In breaking news, the fish and coral have filed charges to The world court, charging America with Genocide, on the scale of Pol pot, the Nazis, and the Armenian Massacre.

Be happy the bombs were inert, and you did let us practice there....

Wolferz · 07-21-13, 01:07 PM

Who's next?

07-21-13, 08:47 AM	#2
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	The list of countries that have been bombed by the Americans grows ever longer __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	... bombed?! *THIS. IS. AUSTRALIA!* __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

07-21-13, 09:30 AM	#5
Spiced_Rum Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2013 Location: Enjoying a run ashore Posts: 1,129 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	No real foul, the bombs were not deliberately targeted at the reef or detonated, impact damage would be minimal. Just watch out for all those green lawyers preparing a case on behalf of Nemo __________________ Spiced_Rum "The only rocks I want to see are in my glass, and covered with lashings of Spicey and Coke"

07-21-13, 09:48 AM	#7
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Blame it on Abu Qatada. @ Garren, You're only half-way to hell? What happened? Your hand basket break down? __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	"Mr. Rudd, Tear down that Barrier [reef]" __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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garren In the Brig Join Date: May 2011 Location: Half-way to Hell Posts: 366 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	We're not going to tolerate Australia having that reef anymore. It was a threat to the US and suspected of having ties to Al-Qaeda.

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07-21-13, 12:34 PM	#12
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I read this story on the FOX news site, and people in Oz were "outraged" because they allowed a "foreign power" to destroy thier reef. Remember, you let us practice there. Pay your fair share in the UN, 1k troops in rear areas is crap in my book. You can always defend yourselves? Pay your fair share to the UN, develop your own weapons, rather than sucking off of our massive military budget like leeches. Discount planes, your nominal effort in UN wars compared to the USA. Float your fair share, then bitch about the stupid coral. For your information, harriers cannot land with bomb loads, and the site you guys let us use, was not clear of hazards forcing them to abort bombs, or eject. The only other option to a few 2 ton bombs falling outside the reef area, is 2 harriers falling into the reef area and a few dead pilots, because they lacked the fuel to land, and cannot land with ordinance. Your politicians really piss me off, as much as my own do. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-21-13, 01:05 PM	#14
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Are the fish petitioning to government? In breaking news, the fish and coral have filed charges to The world court, charging America with Genocide, on the scale of Pol pot, the Nazis, and the Armenian Massacre. Be happy the bombs were inert, and you did let us practice there.... __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-21-13, 01:07 PM	#15
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Only one thing to add... Who's next? __________________ Tomorrow never comes