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.

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

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?

soopaman2 · 07-21-13, 01:12 PM

Not only will we bomb your reefs!

But we will refuel at your bases, to do it again!

(teasing, I am sorry it happened, but I do not see the pilots or the American people so destructive as to do it for laughs.)

I was irked by the article I read, and the outrage like we did it on purpose, or to amuse ourselves.

Jimbuna · 07-21-13, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Not only will we bomb your reefs!

But we will refuel at your bases, to do it again!

(teasing, I am sorry it happened, but I do not see the pilots or the American people so destructive as to do it for laughs.)

I was irked by the article I read, and the outrage like we did it on purpose, or to amuse ourselves.

I didn't interpret the article that way in fact I doubt the pilots had much choice.

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The emergency happened during the training exercise Talisman Saber, involving US and Australian military personnel.

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However, the mission was aborted when hazards were reported in the area.

Gargamel · 07-22-13, 04:24 AM

I think everybody is missing the real point.....

They weren't even bombs. The quote from the OP says they were inert.

Metal cases, no more.

I think the Aussies could retaliate quid pro quo by tossing beer cans (or kegs), empty, at the US and we'll call it even.

Hell, chuck them into the grand Canyon, that'd be fair.

Jimbuna · 07-22-13, 05:49 AM

Best hope they're not Foster's cans then, they could cause some serious pollution problems

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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"

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soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Not only will we bomb your reefs! But we will refuel at your bases, to do it again! (teasing, I am sorry it happened, but I do not see the pilots or the American people so destructive as to do it for laughs.) I was irked by the article I read, and the outrage like we did it on purpose, or to amuse ourselves. __________________ 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.

07-22-13, 04:24 AM	#13
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I think everybody is missing the real point..... They weren't even bombs. The quote from the OP says they were inert. Metal cases, no more. I think the Aussies could retaliate quid pro quo by tossing beer cans (or kegs), empty, at the US and we'll call it even. Hell, chuck them into the grand Canyon, that'd be fair. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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