Sunday, March 7, 2010

and The Tradition Continues...

A radio intercept over Iraqi Air Space involving a Marine Corps FA18. The conversation went something like this:

Iranian Air Defense Radar: "Unknown aircraft, you are in Iranian airspace, identify yourself!"

FA18 reply: "I am a United States Aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace."

Iranian Air Defense Radar: "You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!"

FA18 reply: "This is a United States Marine Corps FA18 Fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!"

Iranian Air Defense Radar: (Total Silence... No Response...)

(Source Unknown)