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To: kattracks
There must still be some Russian military advisors helping the Iraqis.
3 posted on 04/08/2003 5:16:10 AM PDT by laz17 (Socialism is the religion of the atheist.)
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To: laz17
The Iraqi's were shooting down A-10s in 91 with AAA and MANPADS. Many made it back to base with heavy damage, but like in this case, if the pilot decides it's time to punch out - the aircraft really is unrecoverable.
8 posted on 04/08/2003 11:40:41 AM PDT by Tommyjo
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