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Never had a SAM shot at me, but did ask an F-15E pilot that was flying back on the rotator earlier this week. During the early part of OIF, the Iraqis launched several SA-2s at him. They were just ballistic shots, but still impressive to see (his words).

 

Now, AAA, oh yea, that crap isn't fun.

 

That shot of the Thud. What took it? Truly a rare shot.

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Those freakin' sams aren't fun even in games lol

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That shot of the Thud. What took it? Truly a rare shot.

 

I'd venture to say a camera mounted on the Fansong that was guiding the SA-2. I have another one of a ballistic SA-2 over Kep, where the sustainer had burned out. It almost appeared to be flying in formation with the AC that took it :blink:

 

Both those images are from "First in, Last Out: Stories by the Wild Weasels" , which I'm currently reading. I'll post a review of it, as soon as I finish it. Though be warned, that damned book is as thick as the NYC Yellow Pages :yes:

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i'll bet that left a stain................

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i'll bet that left a stain................

 

MCOU....... Mandatory Change Of Underwear

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This looks interesting - was posted at the TW forums - every peasant with a rifle indeed!!

 

"Captured North Vietnamese Film - Secret Air Defense Operations by the NVA in North Vietnam"

 

http://www.realmilitaryflix.com/public/293.cfm

 

 

 

Check out the length of the F-105 AB plume on 6mins (unless its been hit of course)

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