From: "Adam Flinton" 

Interesting figures from the NSA:

http://www.nsa.gov/display/c130/cold_war.html

" During the Cold War period of 1945-1977, a total of more than 40
reconnaissance aircraft were shot down. The secrecy of the reconnaissance
programs prevented recognition of the slain military personnel at the time
of the incidents. Their loss was mourned by their fellow soldiers, sailors,
airmen, and marines in similar programs, but the fallen could not be
accorded public honors. The end of the Cold War has allowed the United
States to lift some of its security restrictions concerning the
reconnaissance programs, permitting us at last to accord due recognition of
the achievements and sacrifices of these intrepid military personnel, and
to tell their stories. "
You just rarely heard about em.......

Adam

"Bill Lucy"  wrote in message
news:MPG.18cefd7c2cbc8d9d98b340{at}news.barkto.com...
> Out of darkness, Tony Ingenoso says...
> > Sorry - flying within 50' or so when there's so much sky, then locking
you up,  is a blatantly reckless provocation, not a sunday
> > stroll in the park.  They're obviously looking for a replay of the PRC
incident.
>
> If they were looking for a replay of the PRC incident, there wouldn't have
been
> just a lock on, there would have been a "fox".
>

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