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Cold War Spook

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7. Maybe rebels in Syria

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Mon Feb 5, 2018, 02:36 PM

Feb 2018

not in Afghanistan after we gave the rebels Stinger (MANPADS). 118 jets and about 333 helicopters. We are for the rebels, think we are giving the weapons?

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Russian pilot killed after jet is downed by Syrian rebels [View all] DonViejo Feb 2018 OP

So, Russian SU-25 gets shot down by (probably) Russian-made MANPAD missile... Still In Wisconsin Feb 2018 #1

If I remember correctly.. Weed Man Feb 2018 #2

No paleotn Feb 2018 #4

Didn't the Russians take out a town the last time that happened? bluedigger Feb 2018 #3

Russian jet pilot 'pulled grenade pin' to avoid capture in Syria's Idlib Eugene Feb 2018 #5

Sounds like BS to me, grenades are not usually issued to pilots. EX500rider Feb 2018 #6

Agreed... The pilot was either executed or made a last stand with his sidearm Blue_Tires Feb 2018 #9

Maybe rebels in Syria Cold War Spook Feb 2018 #7

A cache of SA-18 Iglas (Russian) were stolen/captured awhile ago... Blue_Tires Feb 2018 #8