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In reply to the discussion: Reports: Turkish warplane shot down by Syria [View all]dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)25. Turkish warplane downed by Syria 'may have crossed border'
Turkey's President, Abdullah Gul, has said the Turkish fighter jet shot down by Syria's air defence forces on Friday may have violated Syrian airspace.
Mr Gul said it was routine for warplanes flying at high speed to cross borders for short distances.
Syria has said it engaged the aircraft in its airspace "according to the laws that govern such situations", and that it crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Turkish and Syrian navies are searching for the two crew members.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18562210
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Pretty bad news. Theoretically (cough) Turkey isn't involved in assisting either side remember?
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#5
There's about 600, 650 still in use in various air forces. Turkey's got about 160. (nt)
Posteritatis
Jun 2012
#10
That's because they have plenty on the ground to keep em busy til the fall..... nt
may3rd
Jun 2012
#31
That's the port where newest Russian made SAM missiles are placed according to a fast google search
may3rd
Jun 2012
#32
Turkey calls Nato meeting on warplane downed by Syria; wreckage found
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2012
#41