Mother of All Screenshots

[Fitter]

WOW one buried foxbat!!!

[Sam 400]

Now, if they arent cool, I dont know what are! Cheers Sam

[Sam 400]

Hi all, just found this news story about the Foxbats.

Pics already seen:-
http://www.dod.gov/photos/Aug2003/03070 ... C-906.html

http://www.dod.gov/photos/Aug2003/03070 ... C-909.html

3rd Pic here!!! :-
http://www.dod.gov/photos/Aug2003/03070 ... C-907.html



Take a look. Sam

[Sam 400]

Heres a nice profice drawing! Sam

[bm_727]

What's the story behind those pics??  Why are they rare?

[Bubblehead]

Something does not add up. We hear and read just about everything that's going on in Iraq including something inconsequential such as finding ammo and guns. Does anyone know whether these pictures have ever been out public in July '03? Especially when several were dug out. This disccovery just about beats even the unearthing of the Cinese terra cota soldiers or Egypt's tomb. I wonder why?

Bubblehead

[Enemy_Swim]

Why are they even digging them up...why cant they rest in piece?

[Jared]

lol...our nations way of hinding from the enemy...:-)

[bm_727]

So I take it these are rare planes?

[Woodlouse2002]

So I take it these are rare planes?

Well, how many have you dug up?


I don't think they are rare. But there arn't many pictures of them being dug out of sand pits. Well, before they were sent around the internet that it...

[Hagar]

Someone mailed me these photos several months ago. I'm sure I saw them published in the national newspapers at the time. They're not classified or secret & I thought everyone would have seen them by now. The photos are posted on the US Department of Defense website & the report is dated 08/07/2003. http://www.dod.gov/photos/Operations/OperatiIraqiFreedom/
If you look on the webpage you will see this explanation.

A U.S. military search team uncovers a MiG-25R Foxbat-B from beneath the sands in Iraq on July 6, 2003. Several MiG-25s and Su-25 aircraft have been found buried at Al-Taqqadum airfield west of Baghdad. DoD photo Master Sgt. T. Collins, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

The aircraft were obviously hidden in underground bunkers to prevent detection. They are modern military aircraft - hardly ancient or historical artefacts. I can't imagine why this has just come to light or why anyone would think they are rare.

[Sam 400]

Well if they arent rare or historical, why are they wastings time, money and resources digging them out!! Just a small observation. Sam

[bm_727]

Well if they arent rare or historical, why are they wastings time, money and resources digging them out!! Just a small observation. Sam

Exactly what I was thinking

[Sam 400]

Maybe they just got a tab bored lol. Sam

[Hagar]

Well if they arent rare or historical, why are they wastings time, money and resources digging them out!! Just a small observation. Sam

I'm no expert on military matters. I assume they were surveying the area around the airfield, found something buried & dug it out to find out exactly what was there. Either that or they were tipped off. The aircraft are apparently in airworthy condition & must have some value. It's quite likely they were fully armed & ready for action. There might have been all sorts of stuff buried along with them which could obviously be dangerous & need clearing before the airfield can be used. This is what these specialised units do.