McCain's Cuban Missile Stint: Irrelevant Oct 24, 2008
No, he was the pilot of a naval attack plane on an aircraft carrier in the Caribbean. "I sat in the cockpit on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Enterprise, off of Cuba. I had a target." Then he added: "My friends, you know how close we came to nuclear war. Americans will not have a president who needs to be tested. I've been tested, my friends.". (Slate)
Russian blitz melded old-school onslaught with modern military tactics Aug 17, 2008
The Sukhoi-25, an aging ground attack plane, appeared to be the most vulnerable. Georgia never has fielded an integrated, nationwide air defense system, and those ground-to-air weapons that survived early Russian shelling operated without any central control and some without battle-command radars, as they were destroyed by Russian strikes. (International Herald Tribune)
Fear The Reaper The RAF's new unmanned drone strikes the Taliban Jun 20, 2008
Sky News was given exclusive access in Afghanistan to the RAF's first-ever unmanned attack plane, as US technicians prepared it as part of a 500m supply-and-support contract. Little escapes the 10m pilotless bomber, whose pod locks onto targets from eight miles high and launches precision-guided strikes. (Sky News)
War Without Soldiers May 31, 2008
AeroVironment's remote-control attack plane may be small, but it represents a big shift taking place in the U.S. military: Today's defense robotics are more focused on killing and less dependent on humans than ever before. A report issued last March by the Defense Advanced Resources Projects Agency laid out a road map for the next 25 years for the Pentagon's war bots, including goals like removing soldiers from a third of the Army's operational ground vehicles by 2015. (Forbes -- Technology)
U.S. officials monitoring fire that crossed over from Mexico Feb 25, 2008
The U.S. Forest Service also provided a fire engine and an air attack plane for reconnaissance. Volunteer fire departments from Elfrida, Sonoita and Rio Rico also rendered assistance. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
China Canard Feb 15, 2008
It began development in the early 1980s as the advanced tactical fightera short-range fighter plane that would incorporate the "stealth" technology that was going into the B-2 bomber and F-117 attack plane, which were entering production around then. After the Cold War ended, and with it the imminent prospect of air-to-air dogfights, the F-22 was redesigned so that each could carry two JDAM "smart bombs" to attack targets on the ground (as well as eight air-to-air missles to shoot down other... (Slate)
British Attack Plane That Can Fly Without A Pilot Nov 2, 2007
Attack plane has no pilot. The Ministry of Defence is spending 124m developing a prototype of Britain's first unmanned fighter-bomber. (Sky News)
Aviation museum hopes to fly high Oct 8, 2007
Photo gallery: Aviation - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper. Hawai'i's Newspaper Online. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fire weather watch issued Sep 4, 2007
Currently at 3,200 acres, the fire was being fought with two dozers, three hand crews, 12 engines, one water tender and several aircraft, including one air attack plane, one lead plane, one heavy air tanker and 9 SEAT's. The EIIFC is managing six fires as Wildland Fire Use fires. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
'Friendly fire' blamed in British deaths in Afghanistan Aug 25, 2007
On Sept. 4, 2006, one Canadian soldier was killed and dozens wounded when they were strafed by an American A-10A attack plane during a major Canadian military offensive dubbed Operation Medusa in southern Afghanistan's Panjwaii district. Overall, 69 Canadian soldiers and one diplomat have died in Afghanistan, where the Canadian military contingent currently numbers around 2,300. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Private Mercenary Armies: A Looming Threat To Freedom Aug 22, 2007
Our regular Army already has Predator drones in action, but the good thing about this pilot-less attack plane is that it is controlled by regular Army soldiers who are on duty for the protection of American freedoms. Corporate armies however will have a different allegiance. (Disinformation)
Fire shuts down portion of Highway 49 Aug 18, 2007
Responding to the fire were 14 state engines, seven local engines, one U.S. Forest Service engine, three bulldozers, 10 hand crews, four air tankers, two helicopters, one air attack plane and three water tenders. Fire crews worked throughout the night and continued mop-up today. (The Union Democrat)
Wildfire erupts north of Eagle Aug 13, 2007
A Boise National Forest air attack plane also responded. By Keith Ridler. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Sunday a busy day for area firefighters Aug 13, 2007
Two Forest Service engines, an Air Attack plane, one helicopter and two single engine air tankers responded to the fire Sunday. It was caused by lightning. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Grass fire burns near Camanche Aug 10, 2007
Also responding were a Columbia Air Attack plane, two helicopters, one tanker, eight engines and two bulldozers, George said. Two prevention officers are investigating the fire s origin. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Gov't stalled on friendly fire reports: opposition Aug 9, 2007
Three weeks ago, late on a Friday night, the military released a report into the friendly-fire incident in which one Canadian soldier was killed and 30 others wounded after an American A-10A attack plane accidentally strafed members of the Royal Canadian Regiment at Ma'sum Ghar. Since Canadian troops first arrived in Afghanistan, troops have been on the receiving end of accidental American fire three times. (CTV.ca)
County Lines for August 2, 2007 Aug 2, 2007
Six engines from Cal Fire, three engines from the city of San Luis Obispo Fire Department, one bulldozer, two air tankers, an air attack plane and two handcrews fought the fire. An investigation is currently underway to determine if PG be billed for firefighting costs due to their power lines, the spokesperson said. (Santa Maria Times)
Crews stomp out Rail Road Flat fire Aug 1, 2007
Taking part in the fire s suppression were several Cal Fire units: from Columbia, an Air Attack plane, a helicopter and two water tankers; from West Point, a battalion chief and two engines; from San Andreas, one engine; from Altaville, a dozer; from Esperanza, one engine; from Vallecito, two hand crews. For the complete story, Friday s print edition of the Calaveras Enterprise or our e-Edition. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Robo-bomber flies into Iraq Jul 17, 2007
Its size - 36ft long, with a 66ft wingspan - is comparable to the profile of the US air force's workhorse A-10 attack plane. It can fly twice as fast and twice as high as the Predator. (Scotsman)
Great Park Conservancy to Present Historic Aircraft Flyby at Great Park Balloon Launch Jul 10, 2007
4) A Marine Corps-type AD Skyraider Attack Plane (As used in Mel Gibson's "We Were Soldiers Once" motion picture) will fly close air support, representing the Vietnam Air War. 5) (1 of the following) A flyby of a Vietnam War-era T-28 Trojan Attack Plane or UH-1 Huey Helicopter, both types used during the struggle in South East Asia, "The Great Park Conservancy is to be commended for enhancing the opening of the first phase of the Great Park by saluting El Toro's rich history as one of the west... (PR Newswire)
Santa Rita fire grows to 600 acres Jul 1, 2007
There were three large air tankers, a large helicopter tanker, two single-engine tanker planes, two smaller helicopters and an air attack plane used in the fight. The air attack plane served as an observation post. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Airfest Joplin moves to evening Jun 30, 2007
Long is an active-duty Air Force flight instructor and has flown combat in the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack plane in Afghanistan ... flies Angel 7, a European-built L-39 jet trainer and attack plane. (Carthage Press, MO)
Santa Rita Fire burns 400 acres Jun 29, 2007
At 3 p.m. Thursday, U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Heidi Schewel said there were three large tankers, two smaller, single-engine tankers, two small helicopters, a large helicopter tanker and an air attack plane, a kind of flying observation post. The tankers dropped a dull red slurry of fire retardant trying to establish a fire break ahead of the flames. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Fire burns 100 acres Jun 29, 2007
At 10 a.m. Thursday, a U.S. Forest Service spokesperson said, there were five hot shot crews, a site crew, two helicopters, a tanker and a smaller air attack plane working the fire. The smaller air attack plane serves as a flying observation post, directing ground crews toward hot spots. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Suspicious fires briefly threaten Bonsall area homes Jun 17, 2007
At the peak of the fire, there were 35 fire engines working with personnel that included Solana Beach and Poway firefighters, as well as six hand crews, a bulldozer, three helicopters, four air tankers and an air attack plane, Buchanan said. By 7 p.m., firefighters were certain the homes were safe and were letting residents return to their homes as long as they did not try to get there on Highway 76, which remained closed at Mission Road and Old Highway 395 due to smoky conditions, a California... (North County Times)
MAN ATTACKS FIRES FROM ON HIGH Jun 15, 2007
When monitoring a fire, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Frank Podesta rides in an air attack plane, where he directs the movements of other aircraft ... His new title requires that he ride in the air attack plane, which circles above the other aircraft during a fire as he directs tactics ... The helicopter typically fights the fire from about 500 feet, while the air attack plane works at about 2,500 feet. (The Union Democrat)
111-acre fire scars foothills May 30, 2007
Responding firefighters included one air attack plane to coordinate retardant drops, four air tanker planes to drop retardant, two helicopters, 19 hand crews and 31 fire engines. Cal Fire also brought in four 2,000-gallon water trucks and two bulldozers. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Fire burning near Lake Mary up to 30 acres May 14, 2007
At the h8 of the firefight today, there were approximately 110 firefighters on the scene, including one air attack plane, two air tankers, and one heavy helicopter. The Forest Service says approximately 70 firefighters will be assigned to the fire tomorrow and will continue working to contain it. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Gates warns US plans to maintain presence in region 'for decades' Mar 18, 2007
And we will do all in our power to protect and defend our homeland," he said.Fallon replaced General John Abizaid, who led Central Command since 2003 but is leaving as part of a reshuffling of Mideast military commanders by President George W. Bush.Besides Iraq, Fallon will also oversee the war in Afghanistan, where the US and its allies expect a fresh Taliban offensive as the weather warms this spring.In a possible setback for the Baghdad crackdown, a statement from Sadr that was read out at... (Daily Star - Lebanon)
US rejects coroner's findings on 'friendly fire' death Mar 17, 2007
A US A-10 tankbuster attack plane killed Lance Corporal Matty Hull by firing on his vehicle near Basra in the first week of the 2003 invasion, after the American pilots mistook his British convoy for Iraqis. "The attack on the convoy amounted to an assault. It was unlawful because there was no lawful reason for it and in that respect it was criminal," coroner Andrew Walker said, recording a verdict of "unlawful killing". (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
Canadian report on fatal Panjwaii strafing incident finished Feb 8, 2007
was killed Sept. 4, when an American A-10 ground attack plane mistakenly strafed a group of Canadian soldiers in the Panjwaii district of Afghanistan. The United States air force, NATO forces in Afghanistan and the Canadian Forces national investigation service all conducted their own investigations of the incident. (CBC News)
Markland: Afghan Medusa Lessons Feb 6, 2007
The gunner on board an American A-10 Thunderbolt attack plane, apparently targeting the light from a garbage fire, mistakenly attacked the Canadian combat unit, killing one soldier and wounding 30 others. . (Zmag.org)
Ugandan Troops Strictly for Peacekeeping - Gov't Jan 10, 2007
On Monday, a US attack plane killed people with barrages of gunfire in a remote Somali village occupied by Islamists thought to be hiding at least one al- Qaeda suspect, a Somali government source said. In the first known direct US military intervention in Somalia since a failed peacekeeping mission that ended in 1994, a plane rained gunfire on the desolate southern village of Hayo near the Kenyan border on Monday. (allAfrica.com)
US Somalia air strike Jan 9, 2007
In the first known direct U.S. intervention in the Somali conflict, an AC-130 attack plane fired on the southern village of Hayo late on Monday, the source told Reuters. "The Americans are saying an al-Qaeda heading operations in east Africa is among the Islamists there," the source said. (TimesOnline)
U.S. Strikes at al Qaeda in Somalia, "Many Dead" Jan 9, 2007
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A U.S. attack plane killed many people with barrages of gunfire in a remote Somali village occupied by Islamists thought to be hiding at least one al Qaeda suspect, a Somali government source said on Tuesday. In the first known direct U.S. military intervention in Somalia since a failed peacekeeping mission that ended in 1994, an AC-130 plane rained gunfire on the desolate southern village of Hayo near the Kenyan border late on Monday. (FOX23 News, NY)
