Why was the USAF.....................

"Gene Storey" wrote in message
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New York should have AAA and SAM batteries, like most third world
countries.


It did. The Skysweeper AAA batteries were phased out in the fifties with
the introduction of Nike SAM batteries, which lasted until 1974.



There should be no way an airplane can enter New York City
at high speed that isn't identified. Any aircraft at the speeds given, at
such
a low altitude should be splashed before they enter a center of commerce.


What about aircraft approaching New York from points within the US?



I would have NYC ringed by Patriot batteries, and anything above 250 knots
that isn't on a flight plan should be terminated.


Well, then, it's good that you're not in charge of air defense.



Error on the side of those on the ground.


Because the lives of those on the ground are more valuable than the lives of
those in the airplane?

"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote

Error on the side of those on the ground.

Because the lives of those on the ground are more valuable than the lives of
those in the airplane?

Because the guys on the ground don't have the same kinetic energy to kill
and bring down centers of commerce.

"Gene Storey" wrote in message
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Because the guys on the ground don't have the same kinetic energy to kill
and bring down centers of commerce.


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