And marinepilot is writing the purchase justification right now......
Dutch use F-16s to pursue criminal suspect
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Talk about overkill.
The Dutch air force says two of its F-16 jet fighters tried to help police chase a criminal suspect.
Spokesman Olav Spanjer says the jets were about to leave Volkel airbase on a training mission Thursday evening when they heard local police had requested a military jeep to chase a suspect over soggy terrain.
The pilots volunteered to help search using their infrared cameras.
Spanjer conceded Friday, "It was kind of a long-shot."
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01-13-12 05:49 PM #1
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Dutch use F-16s to pursue criminal suspect
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01-13-12 06:10 PM #2
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Anyone ever seen the simpsons episode where sideshow bob is flying a biplane and is 'intercepted' by a couple of fighters?
"Bogey's air speed not sufficient for intercept. Suggest we get out and walk."
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01-13-12 11:39 PM #3
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Woo hoo!! Wonder if I could convince my sheriff to trade in his chopper for a couple of these babies?!?!?
Originally Posted by MikeG
And marinepilot is writing the purchase justification right now......
Dutch use F-16s to pursue criminal suspect
"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world. Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan
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01-14-12 11:08 AM #4
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So MP, how many seconds at just above your stall speed in the 16 would it take you to cross over your
jurisdiction ??
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01-14-12 01:40 PM #5
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Depending on the direction I'm flying, anywhere from too few to count (east - west) or almost a couple minutes (north - south)!! Originally Posted by mcsap
So MP, how many seconds at just above your stall speed in the 16 would it take you to cross over your
jurisdiction ??"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world. Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan
Sgt. Ervin Romans (OPD) - EOW March 21, 2009
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01-14-12 06:33 PM #6
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I,ll put in a good word for you at the next budget meeting but don't quite plan on any joystick time yet unless it involves an Xbox 360
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01-14-12 07:01 PM #7
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Originally Posted by mcsap
I,ll put in a good word for you at the next budget meeting but don't quite plan on any joystick time yet unless it involves an Xbox 360
Well, guess I can live with that... Not real happy about it tho...
But, having just gotten the Xbox 360 with Kinect for Christmas from "Santa" last year, I will say that is the BOMB and really fun! I'll have to look into a flying game!
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01-15-12 08:40 PM #8
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I'd love this. Bet no one tries to run from us again.
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