Author Topic: This just in: Turkey allows US access to airspace (Read 278 times)

Swoop · « **on:** March 20, 2003, 10:10:22 AM »

Source http://www.bbc.co.uk

The B52s probably just left RAF Brize Norton......or is Fairford they went to this time?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2003, 10:15:26 AM »

Fairford probably, judging by this post:
http://agw.warbirdsiii.com/bbs/showthread.php?s=&postid=202681#post202681

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2003, 10:18:41 AM »

"Oh & there were only SEVEN protesters by the main gate, drinking Tea & having a Sticky bun with the Bobbies at the gate"

I knew I liked the British.

Swoop · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2003, 10:20:29 AM »

The funny thing is.....it was actually the British who asked the Turks for airspace access this morning at about 9am GMT.......and 7 hours later the Turks then tell the Yanks they can fly over. Um.....?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2003, 10:23:19 AM »

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Originally posted by Swoop
The funny thing is.....it was actually the British who asked the Turks for airspace access this morning at about 9am GMT.......and 7 hours later the Turks then tell the Yanks they can fly over. Um.....?

Cause they didn't use "Hammar time" in their delivery during request...

Swoop · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2003, 10:26:20 AM »

Doh! yes of course. Turks only ever watch MTV so of course they'd relate more to MC Hammer than Tony Blair.

Silly me.....

Rasker · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2003, 10:38:59 AM »

Why dont they base the 52's at Diego Garcia? save the long commute.