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Sep 11, 2005 | 11:25 PM

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While I do agree with taking most mesures nessicary to keep the country safe, I think you may be missing his point. All the "air cover" in the world would not only cost the taxpayers a small fortune but would act as a deterrent leading to bigger, less detectable terrorist attacks (like bio weapons and dirty bombs). Jet fighters cant do jack about those things. I think what a lot of the population doesnt realize is that there most likely will be attacks no matter what measures we take to prevent them. Its not worth stressing our economy over thwarting "possible" terrorist plots. If there is a REAL threat or attack, respond to it....if not, then dont. Its not rocket science but for the amount of $$ we're spending on this anti-terrorism/Homeland security bullsh1t you would think that it was.

Brian (is rather annoyed by the terrorfrenia in this country)

Okay, I didnt mean to generalize and centralize homeland security around air power. I'm talking about the whole proactive matrix behind homeland securty. I also did not imply that we use all our resources.

Sep 12, 2005 | 07:38 AM

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I wouldnt mind having some SAM batteries every 100 miles or so to keep me safe...

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Sep 12, 2005 | 10:13 AM

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I'm all for jet fighters doing flybys and watching over us but can they fly those quiet Stealth bombers instead for those loud jet fighters...? hehehe.

noh... my exhaust is not loud.

Sep 12, 2005 | 11:41 AM

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I'm all for jet fighters doing flybys and watching over us but can they fly those quiet Stealth bombers instead for those loud jet fighters...? hehehe.

noh... my exhaust is not loud.

actually. F16/18 are all REALLY quiet until they fly over you.. but once u notice, it'll typically be already too late if they're strafing your azz. stealth fighters too. they're just the same noise, just stealthy for radar signature.. not so much noise. when they fly really high up, you just cant hear them as well.. heh.

B1B with full afterburners on take off? that will literally make your computer monitor jump up and off your desk.

Sep 12, 2005 | 12:08 PM

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BTW, I just remembered that I have a client out in Cypress off of Katella and there is a base there or something.... I have seen Harriers land there. When they do, the windows shake!

Sep 12, 2005 | 01:27 PM

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I dont mind the jet noise. I live near March AFB and they have jets doing manuevers all the time.. But then I wanted to be a Pilot so I like that sort of stuff, too bad my eyesight is crap.

Sep 12, 2005 | 01:28 PM

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Just confirmed at worked it was a F-18 Hornet. In fact, one just took of right in front of me this morning at ~11:00am ... probably the same one that strafed you. Haha

Stealth planes (F-117, B-2, etc.) are actually many times quieter than conventional jets. They have special diffusers (at the inlet and exhaust end) that both absorbs and deflect sound emmission. Oh ... and good luck luck persuading them to use one of those 'stealthy' planes. They are only deployed when totally necessary even during a war!

Sep 12, 2005 | 02:22 PM

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So you confirmed it. Thanks!

Sep 12, 2005 | 06:48 PM

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BTW, I just remembered that I have a client out in Cypress off of Katella and there is a base there or something.... I have seen Harriers land there. When they do, the windows shake!

That's the Air National Guard airfield in Los Alamitos.

Sep 12, 2005 | 10:27 PM

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i saw what i thought was an f-16 flying pretty low over long beach today during the day time...

Sep 12, 2005 | 10:50 PM

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I dont mind the jet noise. I live near March AFB and they have jets doing manuevers all the time.. But then I wanted to be a Pilot so I like that sort of stuff, too bad my eyesight is crap.

I enlisted in the air force and found out i was color blind...no flying for me, I would've liked the option...

Sep 13, 2005 | 12:50 PM

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On a side note ...

A Russian An-124 Ruslan super carrier just landed moments ago delivering a Sea Launch payload. It is larger than our own C-5 Galaxy.

Sep 13, 2005 | 09:24 PM

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On a side note ...

A Russian An-124 Ruslan super carrier just landed moments ago delivering a Sea Launch payload. It is larger than our own C-5 Galaxy.

WTF? WOW I hope its still there tomorrow. Ill be in LGB manana. Would die to see this in person.