So do you think the source is lying about there not being an aircraft immediately available at Sigonella, or do you think they screwed up the rotation schedule either deliberately or out of incompetence? What do you think is going on?
Would Obama have authorized the drone to be there? Who would have determined whether the drone (either the original or the one that replaced it) had hellfires on them?
...the drones would probably been in operation normally for observation purposes because of the recent unrest and activities. The aircraft (c-130’s and others) would have been ready period. Crews and operators on alert 24/7 for weeks before hand, special operations prepared to go at anytime always in Europe. They were alerted and already had made decisions,(moves) when it first occured. Aircraft for rotation purposes are in constant readiness period. The drones operation was probably more observation than engagement,but still most likely lightly armed.
The excuse they are using for why things didn’t go forward
are bogus, as far as what Penetta is saying is beyond me.
Sigonella is normally used as a rotation base to ferry military personal and equipment all over...ALL OVER...the special operators and aircraft were not in rotation per say....but stationed (on assignment)within two hours of Libya