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Jimbuna · 02-11-23, 03:59 AM

US shoots down unknown object 'the size of a small car' after it entered airspace near Alaska

The object, shot down on the order of President Joe Biden, was flying at a high altitude of about 40,000ft and was the size of a small car, the White House said.

It posed a "reasonable threat" to the safety of civilian flights, said John Kirby, the White House National Security Council spokesman.

It was unclear where the object came from.

"We don't know who owns this object," said Mr Kirby.

US officials said: "Out of an abundance of caution and at the recommendation of the Pentagon, President Biden ordered the military to down the object over water."

An F-22 aircraft took down the object using a Sidewinder missile over territorial waters - now frozen.

There was no indication the object was manned, nor did the Pentagon know what speed it was travelling at.

The incident happened just days after the US downed a Chinese balloon believed to be a spy aircraft.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...e288d22644cd13

Catfish · 02-11-23, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

US shoots down unknown object 'the size of a small car' after it entered airspace near Alaska
It was unclear where the object came from.
"We don't know who owns this object," said Mr Kirby.

"We do not know what it is? Shoot it down and ask questions later."
There went your chance of becoming a member of the 22 planet's federation from Alpha Centauri.

Skybird · 02-11-23, 07:32 AM

"Object"...? What stupid description is this?

Wings? Rotary? Balloon? Fas movi ng? Slowly hiovering? Travelling with the winds?

Boris Becker's certain single serve from Wimbledon that went amiss long time ago?

Skybird · 02-11-23, 08:33 AM

NZZ:

Otto Harkaman · 02-11-23, 08:48 AM

I am all for shooting anything coming from outer space

Catfish · 02-11-23, 02:46 PM

Jimbuna · 02-11-23, 03:26 PM

02-11-23, 03:59 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	US shoots down unknown object 'the size of a small car' after it entered airspace near Alaska The object, shot down on the order of President Joe Biden, was flying at a high altitude of about 40,000ft and was the size of a small car, the White House said. It posed a "reasonable threat" to the safety of civilian flights, said John Kirby, the White House National Security Council spokesman. It was unclear where the object came from. "We don't know who owns this object," said Mr Kirby. US officials said: "Out of an abundance of caution and at the recommendation of the Pentagon, President Biden ordered the military to down the object over water." An F-22 aircraft took down the object using a Sidewinder missile over territorial waters - now frozen. There was no indication the object was manned, nor did the Pentagon know what speed it was travelling at. The incident happened just days after the US downed a Chinese balloon believed to be a spy aircraft. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...e288d22644cd13 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

02-11-23, 07:32 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,586 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	"Object"...? What stupid description is this? Wings? Rotary? Balloon? Fas movi ng? Slowly hiovering? Travelling with the winds? Boris Becker's certain single serve from Wimbledon that went amiss long time ago? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-11-23, 08:33 AM	#4
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02-11-23, 08:48 AM	#5
Otto Harkaman Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 921 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	I am all for shooting anything coming from outer space __________________ "If you want to know the age of the Earth, look upon the sea in a storm." -Joseph Conrad USS Pompano (SS-181) https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-pompano-181.htm

02-11-23, 02:46 PM	#6
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02-11-23, 03:26 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)