SUV straffed by F-16

[Retired AF Guy]

Ever wonder what a large-sized SUV would look like after going head-to-head with a F-16? Well, check out the following links to find out!

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a915f4381-4638-48eb-b5d6-7ae18458b00b

http://safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/archive/archive_251-300/photo297.htm

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/military/2008/06/25/pilot_error_in_last_april_s_close_call_f

This is what happens when you take your eyes off the target! A cautionary tale for everyone I think, not just pilots.  I would imagine the two soldiers made a quick stop afterwards at the nearest bar/mess for a couple of stiff ones and/or a visit to the local church to thank the good lord for looking after them!

Just one observation, from looking at the holes in the vehicle, I'm assuming the F-16 was using practice ammo, which uses a solid bullet vs the normal HE rounds used operational. IF HE rounds had been used the outcome would have been quite different:  Any experts (armourers, pilots) out there feel free to correct me.

 

[aesop081]

Posted already a week or so ago......

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/78075.0.html

 

[brihard]

"On the charge of striking a superior officer, the defendants are found not guilty by virtue of provocation."

;D



I imagine these men will not be paying for drinks in the near future.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Posted already a week or so ago......

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/78075.0.html

Darn!! Should of done a search first!!  That what happens when you go away for awhile.

Thanks for the info.