VF-41 Black Aces F-14 Tomcat crew members who took part in Gulf of Sidra Incident recall the shooting down of Gaddafi Sukhoi Su-22M Fitter fighter bombers

‘The F-14 had incredible superiority in the turn rate and radius over the Su-22, especially because we flew the F-14A Block 95 model with the auto-manoeuvring slats and flaps, which worked phenomenally well,’ Lt Lawrence “Music” Muczynski, former F-14 Tomcat pilot.

On Aug. 19, 1981, the famous Sidra Gulf Incident in which two Grumman F-14 Tomcat interceptors of US Navy (USN) squadron VF-41 ‘Black Aces’ shot down two Libyan Arab Air Force (LAAF) Sukhoi Su-22M Fitter fighter bombers took place.

As told by Tom Cooper, Albert Grandolini and Arnaud Delalande in their book Libyan Air Wars Part 1: 1973-1985, around 6:00am on that day, six F-14s and four F-4s, supported by two E-2Cs, took off towards their patrol stations. As on the previous day, the southernmost of these was inside the airspace claimed by Libyans. After Hawkeyes and fighters, USS Nimitz and USS Forrestal launched a similar number Lockheed

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Suspect Arrested After Use of Power Incident at Bishop Chevron

[[Sierra Wave received the following press release from the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office and Sierra Wave will be following up with information from witnesses]:

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July 24 soon right after 2:00am Inyo County Sheriff’s Workplace gained a report of a domestic violence restraining purchase violation at 969 Tu Su Lane.  On arrival of the deputies, neither the reporting celebration nor the suspect could be located.  Even though wanting in the region, the deputies noticed a male matter across the road at the Chevron station, which was closed the topic was agitated and yelling.

When the 1st deputy contacted the topic (32 12 months old Bishop gentleman, George Barlow III) Barlow questioned, “Can I destroy you as well?”  Barlow then billed the deputy with his pit bull closely driving him.  The deputy continually ordered Barlow to quit charging.  When Barlow arrived in 10 feet, the deputy deployed his Taser.  Thanks

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Missing Canine From Car Incident Uncovered Herding Sheep

A pet dog that was ejected from a car or truck crash in Idaho has been observed. Tilly, the 2-12 months-previous border collie was found on a neighborhood sheep farm, secure and sound KHQ claimed.

The crash transpired in Rathdrum, Idaho, and throughout the crash, Tilly was ejected from the auto. Immediately right after the crash, authorities put out information about Tilly, who was missing.

“ISP is inquiring everyone in the place of SH 41 and Hayden Avenue to be on the lookout for a dog who was ejected from the rear of the GMC as a final result of the collision. The puppy is a 2- 12 months-previous Border Collie Heeler mix that goes by the identify ‘Tilly.’” the law enforcement wrote in a press release. “Tilly has no tail, a dark-coloured experience, weighs around 70 kilos, and was carrying a multi-colored plaid and tan-coloured collar with

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Missing Dog From Automobile Incident Uncovered Herding Sheep

A pet that was ejected from a automobile crash in Idaho has been found. Tilly, the 2-12 months-previous border collie was located on a community sheep farm, safe and audio KHQ claimed.

The crash transpired in Rathdrum, Idaho, and for the duration of the crash, Tilly was ejected from the automobile. Promptly following the crash, authorities place out information and facts about Tilly, who was missing.

“ISP is inquiring anyone in the location of SH 41 and Hayden Avenue to be on the lookout for a pet who was ejected from the rear of the GMC as a consequence of the collision. The pet dog is a 2- calendar year-previous Border Collie Heeler blend that goes by the title ‘Tilly.’” the law enforcement wrote in a press release. “Tilly has no tail, a darkish-colored deal with, weighs approximately 70 lbs ., and was donning a multi-colored plaid and

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