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- Thread starter Griz882
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A number of sources reporting that Army MH-6/AH-6 Little Birds were involved as well as RAF P-8.
No mention of USN aircraft.
I just pulled this quote from the WSJ
“The U.S. also brought in P-8 Poseidon “sub-hunter” aircraft, F-35 jet fighters and AC-130J gunships to support the boarding operation since Russian military assets were nearby, according to open-source photos and U.S. officials.”
“The U.S. also brought in P-8 Poseidon “sub-hunter” aircraft, F-35 jet fighters and AC-130J gunships to support the boarding operation since Russian military assets were nearby, according to open-source photos and U.S. officials.”
There was an article about a sub being sent to the area by the Russians as well. What a time to be alive as a P-8 crew…”hey we need you to provide ISR for this VBSS action against a Russian flagged vessel…but bring a full buoy load because Ivan might go after the Coast Guard boats.”
At this rate 2026 is going to be a hell of a year.
At this rate 2026 is going to be a hell of a year.
Not surprised. I might expect a 60R to be involved for ISR, but could also be P-8 or UAS. I'm not surprised the black helos got the call given the visibility.
And prior wing instructors are like SEE! WE TOLD YOU TO BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING!
You did…I did…we all did. And we were right. I suddenly feel vindicated for failing all the smug DHs who spent their shore tours at VP-30 instead of actually doing tactical work…
The really impressive thing is to see the H6’s get that far out overwater, though it appears the Brit’s had a lot of deck option support in the area now.
Short legs, doors off, no hydraulics or hold modes…. That is not a fun time, particularly for the guys sitting in a plank of wood along the side with a monkey strap. That had to be a cold as F this time of year.