The *Red Tail* is clearly depicted in NY Post photos
Interesting theory indeed.
Posted on 04/28/2009 10:29:36 AM PDT by shoptalk
Commenter Mustang 0302 offers the most interesting theory of the day over at Just One Minute:
Connecting some dots, here.
At least one of the escorting F-16s was from the Alabama ANG, Red Tail and all.
Could this photo op mission have any particular connection to A NEW MOVIE due out this year?
Could that connection explain the WHMO's eagerness to get some current glamour shots of BHO's A/C, escorted by the descendants of the Tuskegee Airmen, while flathatting over "the target formerly known as Ground Zero"?
Just imagine the powerful, beautiful imagery of these aircraft during this mission, accompanied by a stirring soundtrack, playing over the closing credits, or released as publicity stills or fundraising fodder - "Yes, America, sleep well...BHO's got you covered."
Well, minus the terrified, fleeing citizens on the ground, of course. Ooops. Caldera, you take this one.
"Mission Accomplished", indeed.
Naw, I'll bet I'm wrong. Coincidences, all...surely.
Its not a matter of why it was done. Its a matter of how it was done. It was stupid planning on someones part.
That’s it!
Were this anybody else, I’d say it was preposterous, but this dovetails too perfectly with what we’ve seen these past few months. Yes. It is all for the closing credits of the upcoming Tuskeegee Airmen movie. I’d be happy to put money on it (if I had any money).
The only question is why insufficient notice was given. All it would have taken was public announcement in the local papers, radio and TV the day before and the whole thing would have been a thrilling, rather than terrifying spectacle.
it would be a security risk to annouce that far in advance
I think it is very ironic. The people of that city have steadfastly remained oblivious to the consequences of not supporting the War On Terror. In fact, they have steadfastly supported its deniers. For them to be suddenly shaken back to September 11, 2001 in the wake of just electing an Islamic, non-citizen President is karma incarnate. Screw them. I don’t care how ‘scared’ they got.
Yes, but nobody but the flight crew was on board.
Okay, JimSEA actually beat me to the "future movie" take in #7 by less than a minute, but it smells like Spike Lee to me. ;-)
yup
it was Bushes fault
but believe it now, it the PRES’s fault, your fearless leader- the chosen one- who can make no mistakes
But we should overlook it as one of many already committed which have far greater impact on the security and integrity of America.
Since there is no longer a “War on Terror” it was the Dear Leaders FU to America.
Just the Dear Leaders way of scratching his check with his middle finger.
You summed up my feelings quite nicely.
Oh, and LOL!
I heard that there might have been others onboard besides just the crew, like Dear Leader flunkies who might not ever get a chance to fly aboard AirForce 1.
even with no crew, taking down Air Force one (I know it is only called that when TOTUS is on board) is too great a target
I’m not even sure what to think if this was indeed support for a private, commercial movie venture about the first Black fighter group that ends with a Tuskegee a/c escorting the first Black president...
Given this president, I think it’s a poke in the eye to the Tuskegee legacy. Those men were absolute heroes. I’ve had the opportunity to chat with (Dr.) Roscoe Brown - all of the squadrons in the 340th Flying Training Group are Tuskegee legacy squadrons and I had the privilege of being around when they were reconstituted - and he and the other men faced challenges so much greater than the current occupant that it’s shameful to try to draw a comparison.
Colonel, USAFR
The problem here is incompetent planning.
Ya know what Gaffer...I used to live there...and I could not agree more...I was there on 9/11. Sad how fast they forgot...betcha this was better than a thousand S’Bucks lattes to wake the fools up!
For the residents of the city to now become concerned in the wake of what they've done since boggles the mind.
Are they the only ones with red tails on their F-16’s??
On the other hand this shows that those who think terrorism is no longer a big issue should see those tapes of fleeing and frightened citizens, yesterday
Somehow, I think this will be the reverse of what you hope. It will be somehow blamed on the previous administration. In fact, it has already started. (e.g., Schumer’s declaration that the former FAA head, a Bush appointee, really is responsible because he/she screwed up things so bad).
I have a very big problem using Air Force One for a commercial venture.
I don’t think people will buy it on this one
Maybe so. At least, they won’t forget for a while.
I believe that's true (though I'm hardly an authority).
One wonders:
Who was on board OUR Air Force One? (and why not make the boarding list public?)
At what level did this flyover/photo shoot originate? (certainly above the pay grade of the White House Military Officer, I would think.)
You know that Newsbusters weekly vidcast?? Someone needs to start a daily one. It could be totally satirical like SNL or Mad-TV might do. I think it would be pretty popular pretty quickly.
I guess I am OK with things like using military equipment in movies about our military. reimbursing costs and giving proper credit, etc. are expected.
just my thought... until a passenger manifest is released
Did anyone really expect anything else from the empty suits team?
Well, they certainly deserve better than that HBO abortion with Lawrence Fishburne.
That one of two planes dedicated to protecting, evacuating the president and successors is suddenly out of commission because of a commercial venture, you can bet your life that I am opposed to the any such thing.
"That's a joke, son" -- Foghorn Leghorn
Red Tails (2009)
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Occum's Razor and all that.
If this WAS the rationale for a joint AF-1/F-16 flyover, why not just 'fess up?
Why use a modern AF1 for a movie that is suppose take place during WW2?
That is what does not make sense, even if they did it for a promo movie commercial.
Have to admit I heard a former agent discussing the extent of contingency planning. He was sure that this could not have happened without the president himself giving approval
What a foolish foolish man. But we knew O was an incompetent boob.
The agent spoke of dirty bombs, nuclear attacks, etc Any number of possibilities that would require all the assets to be ready within a moment’s notice.
Red tail F-16 (flown by present-day ANG heros) ---->
AF-1 (heroic commander-in-chief)
...queue stirring music as AF-1 circles Lady Liberty with F-16 in tow.... roll credits .... fade to black
Consider using President Obama to deliver a short stem-winder on patriotism, thus riveting theatergoers to their seats as the lights come up.
(Hey, I'm no Spike Lee, but it COULD happen like this.)
So THEIR prez scared the hell out of the poor dears...to hell with 'em. I do not live there any more and I don't care. So, when they do get hit again, I'll simply ask "Think this was an inside job too?" as we save them from themselves?
For this to be a photography mission, the F-16 would need to be a two seat variant (D or F model). Can anyone confirm that this Red Tail was a two seater? I have not been able to find a good enough photo yet to tell if it was.
Too late. They've already admitted that the purpose was to update their AF-1 photo collection.
“F-16 Unit Salutes Tuskegee Airmen”
http://www.codeonemagazine.com/archives/2007/articles/oct_07/tuskegee/index.html
Why was an Alabama Air National Guard F-16 “Red Tail” over Manhattan Island with a Presidential Unit 747?
The White House is lying.
Not only wasn’t notice given to the public, according to this source, the city was threatened with sanctions by the FAA if they let the word out.
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/air.force.one.2.996457.html
Something stinks here. And I don’t mean Body Odor.
even if it was empty it is still a target of smybolic importance, like the white house, still a symbol even when POTUS isn’t home
This has to be the explanation! The RED TAIL can’t be mistaken and that plane would NEVER be used to “take photographs!” Also, it doesn’t take an hour of buzzing New York City to get a phot of Lady Liberty! It does take ALOT of time to get the required footage for a movie worshipping The First Black Messiah who apparently approved the filming for this movie, giing NOT a dingdong about terrifying the Citizens of Ground Zero! The MUSLIMS around the World must have Loved seeing the Terror that was Caused! Have the takes been screened yet in the White House Theatre??:-(
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! More Explaining better be Forthcoming!
Maybe this was a dry run for the real thing.
Thanks nobama voters.
The Red Tail F-16 escort (photo posted by the New York Post) of President Obama’s AF-1 hasn’t sparked any questions by an uncurious press corps, who explore EVERY angle of the First Family’s new puppy, Obama and Biden’s hamburger Happy Meal, and on and on.
Shameful.
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