B52S TO HIT WITHIN HOUR [Explosions in Baghdad]

skynews ^ | 3-21-03

[Scott from the Left Coast]

We've also heard reports that the 3rd Infantry Division has hit resistence at the Euphrates River -- these could be some serious ground support there too.

[section9]

We are trying to get the Republican Guard to surrender. It is in our interest to let them know the planes are on the way and they have a window of opportunity to remain alive.

There's a limit to what we can do, however. Seventh Cav will be approaching the Baghdad defensive line within about 24 to 36 hours. Combined arms theory holds that it would be a neat idea to pulverize the Republican Guard outer ring before our lead elements get there. You want to stage a demonstration using the Nebuchadnezzar and the Saladin divisions so that the other RG's will know that the jig is up.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[Indy Pendance]

Foxnews update: B52's left 8:00 am est, destination unknown, could be withdrawn, or, pre-positioned elsewhere, or strike. OK, that's their latest report.

[goodnesswins]

Sounds like more "softening?"

[section9]

We've also heard reports that the 3rd Infantry Division has hit resistence at the Euphrates River -- these could be some serious ground support there too.

I put my head down three hours ago: at that time, CNN's feed from the Seventh Cav was still showing nothing in front of Third Squadron. I don't think that the lead elements have run into resistance.

Planes taking off from DOHA right now, fully loaded. Methinks they're all going for the Outer defensive ring.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[CELTICGAEL (Celt)]

planes of 332nd air exped wing launching missions per fox.. watching it on tv live.

[Indy Pendance]

Thanks, I'm watching it too, and am a lousy, slow typer.

[phalynx]

That is plane after plane.... Something must be coming...

[CELTICGAEL (Celt)]

slow at typing as well my friend. :)

[Alouette]

Fri Mar 21, 9:39 AM ET

One of eight USAF B-52 bombers takes off from the Royal Air Force Fairford airbase, England, Friday March 21, 2003. It is the first time they had left the base since the start of the war against Iraq. (AP Photo/Max Nash)

Fri Mar 21, 9:35 AM ET

With anti-war grafitti seen on an official warning sign, one of eight USAF B-52 bombers takes off from the Royal Air Force Fairford airbase, in England, Friday March 21, 2003. It is the first time they had left the base since the start of the war against Iraq (news - web sites). (AP Photo/Max Nash)

Fri Mar 21, 6:43 AM ET

A USAF B-52 bomber takes-off Friday March 21, 2003 from RAF Fairford airbase in England. Although there are no details about its mission or destination, recent activity at the base suggest that the aircraft was heading for Iraq. (AP Photo/PA, David Jones)

Fri Mar 21, 8:42 AM ET

One of eight U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers prepares to take off on a mission over Iraq (news - web sites) from the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, England, Friday March 21, 2003. It was the first mission against Iraq flown from the base.(AP Photo/Max Nash)

[chilepepper]

Here comes the civilian deaths

Not necessarily: my guess is these B52's will sweep away the Republican Guard resistance at Nasilrah or however its spelled)

[section9]

Sirens going off in Baghdad, people. Ak Ak...

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[CELTICGAEL (Celt)]

I agree

[Lunatic Fringe]

How many times have we heard this about B-52s over the past few days...?

[Cyber Liberty]

"Seconds, not minutes" now....

[relee]

Sirens going off in Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire in the distance.

MSNBC - Peter Arnett

[Scott from the Left Coast]

I caught something on CNN to the effect that the advance has been stopped while resistance that was met was probed at the Euphrates. It was about an hour and a half ago that was stated. Haven't heard anything further in the way of reports since then. Even so, they probably don't need the kind of weapons that B-52's bring for that kind of support -- there are plenty of carriers in range that far south.

[goodnesswins]

Fox just got the Baghdad sirens

[CELTICGAEL (Celt)]

per fox says same thing.

[eastsider]

Is that Adam West with the Stooges?