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Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Three

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Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Three

Post by Finty » Sun Aug 25, 2024 12:16 pm

I seem to recall someone on here (can't remember who) suggesting a thread for crap aviation news articles, I'd say that's a good idea.

Just seen this example from the Sun, obviously not known for quality journalism but this really is p*sspoor.
A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Three threatened by Iran.

The American air force has deployed 12 of the latest Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighters as the region braces for all-out war.


A squadron of of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel to try and prevent the region de-stabilising further. Undetectable Raptors are the world’s most advanced warplanes. They carry six radar-guided, medium-range air-to-air missiles plus short-range Sidewinder rockets and 480-round Gatling guns to decimate ground forces.. Their arrival was last night seen as a final warning to Iran and its Hezbollah terror troops to back off from threatening northern Israel. The squadron is expected to patrol the skies around Israel’s borders — hammering any missile threat from Iran. It will blast Hezbollah’s 50,000 fighters if they try to cross the border. The 1,200mph warplanes cost £100million each — with a hi-tech pilot’s helmet alone notching up £250,000. They can take off vertically and are equipped with electronic jamming technology.

A military source told The Sun on Sunday last night: “The arrival of the F-22s is a game-changer — and will send a serious warning to Iran and Hezbollah. “The US is signalling that any attack by Iran or its proxies will be met by very serious force.” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had raised hopes of a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and free hostages by agreeing a “bridging” compromise. But the proposal would have left Israeli units inside the coastal strip — so Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar turned it down. Iran delayed trying to avenge the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during the talks. Their looming collapse leaves it poised to unleash allied troops in Lebanon.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/30072325/ ... ts-israel/
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Re: Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Thr

Post by Amp » Sun Aug 25, 2024 12:28 pm

Ahah, the little known vertical take-off ability of the F-22.

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Re: Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Thr

Post by iainpeden » Sun Aug 25, 2024 12:46 pm

Surprised they didn't mention the scantily clad ladies depicted on the nose art.

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Re: Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Thr

Post by Vulture 01 » Mon Aug 26, 2024 2:00 pm

One assumes no one from the Sun was in the cast of thousands at Lakenheath a few weeks ago...
Some newspapers you just don't bother with, apart from wrapping it around your fish and chips!

Very few newspapers have air, or defence correspondents these days. Maybe they should take more notice of the stuff posted on FC?
On second thoughts, having seen some of the comments posted over the years, scrub that last thought.

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Re: Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Thr

Post by Malcy » Mon Aug 26, 2024 2:17 pm

I’d say no to a crap journalism thread or focus.

Leave them to fester in their falsehoods and ignorance.

Look the other way, there are much more interesting facts and happenings to spend time on.

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Re: Cr*p Mil av journalism- A SQUADRON of US stealth jets has arrived in Israel — in a bid to prevent the World War Thr

Post by sschofield » Mon Aug 26, 2024 2:23 pm

Also, last time I looked, Al Udeid (where the jets ARE deployed) isn't in Israel!

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Post by dotwatcher01 » Mon Aug 26, 2024 2:33 pm

Eagle eyed (former) Sun reader (when I raided the easyJet waste bins) spots entire squadron of naked (can one still say that?) stealth jets from Tel Aviv (well, it'd be Tel Aviv North for Mr Ryan). (No need to mention they were blocking 260-280, why spoil a good headline).

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