Anti-Aircraft Missiles Smuggled Into US

Sean1999 Ram Air TA · 05-31-2002, 01:02 PM

Friday May 31, 5:46 am Eastern Time
Anti-Aircraft Missiles Smuggled Into US - Wash Times

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. government has alerted airlines and law enforcement agencies that new intelligence indicates that Islamic terrorists have smuggled shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles into the U.S. , The Washington Times reports in its Friday edition.

According to the report, classified intelligence reports circulated among to Bush administration policymakers during the past two weeks identified the missiles as Russian-made SA-7 surface-to-air missiles or U.S. -made Stinger anti- aircraft missiles obtained covertly in Afghanistan , intelligence said who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Officials said that authorities are looking for three types of "manpads" or man-portable, air-defense systems, including SA-7s and Stingers, the Times reported.

hernan · 05-31-2002, 01:47 PM

Looks to me that we have a big security gap!

Chansen · 05-31-2002, 01:53 PM

Sad news!

Happy Birthday Hernan.

Scott · 05-31-2002, 07:17 PM

This is interesting. Most reports I've seen thus far indicate the possibility of use outside the U.S. as they have not been known in-country. Not surprising, though. It would be difficult to rapidly install electronic countermeasures to the fleet.

hernan · 05-31-2002, 08:26 PM

Thank you Craig!
Anti aircraft missiles?I wonder how long this been going on?

Makes me think of the TWA 747 and others that went down with a "Lack of evidence' !

06-01-2002, 02:42 AM

Thats pretty scarey.

05-31-2002, 01:02 PM	#1
Sean1999 Ram Air TA Senior Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 249	Anti-Aircraft Missiles Smuggled Into US Friday May 31, 5:46 am Eastern Time Anti-Aircraft Missiles Smuggled Into US - Wash Times NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. government has alerted airlines and law enforcement agencies that new intelligence indicates that Islamic terrorists have smuggled shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles into the U.S. , The Washington Times reports in its Friday edition. According to the report, classified intelligence reports circulated among to Bush administration policymakers during the past two weeks identified the missiles as Russian-made SA-7 surface-to-air missiles or U.S. -made Stinger anti- aircraft missiles obtained covertly in Afghanistan , intelligence said who spoke on condition of anonymity. Officials said that authorities are looking for three types of "manpads" or man-portable, air-defense systems, including SA-7s and Stingers, the Times reported. __________________ United Airlines Historian and Memorabilia Collector WAHS Member

05-31-2002, 01:47 PM	#2
hernan Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: CAROLINA,PUERTO RICO Age: 42 Posts: 426	Looks to me that we have a big security gap! __________________ FLY SOUTHWEST. THE ONLY WAY TO FLY ! COLLECT STAR JETS. THE BEST MODELS!

05-31-2002, 01:53 PM	#3
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,041	I hope the feds catch these guys! Sad news! Happy Birthday Hernan.

05-31-2002, 07:17 PM	#4
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	This is interesting. Most reports I've seen thus far indicate the possibility of use outside the U.S. as they have not been known in-country. Not surprising, though. It would be difficult to rapidly install electronic countermeasures to the fleet. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

05-31-2002, 08:26 PM	#5
hernan Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: CAROLINA,PUERTO RICO Age: 42 Posts: 426	Thank you Craig! Anti aircraft missiles?I wonder how long this been going on? Makes me think of the TWA 747 and others that went down with a "Lack of evidence' ! __________________ FLY SOUTHWEST. THE ONLY WAY TO FLY ! COLLECT STAR JETS. THE BEST MODELS!

06-01-2002, 02:42 AM	#6
Romania is #1 Guest Posts: n/a	Thats pretty scarey.

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