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mbuch64

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18. F-22s

Reply to fujiyama (Reply #11)

Mon Apr 1, 2013, 11:49 AM

Apr 2013

Yes these fighter planes have not seen combat duty. Last I heard, these aircraft had been grounded due to problems with the pilot's air supply system and I have not seen where the F-22 has been cleared for active duty.

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Well, since John2 Apr 2013 #14

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I don't believe the F-22s have seen combat before fujiyama Mar 2013 #11

F-22s mbuch64 Apr 2013 #18

They have been cleared for operational duty. premium Apr 2013 #19

I'd rather we bomb him with marijuana. I know more than a few people on Xanax that really Purveyor Apr 2013 #20

How many wars can the world afford? daleo Apr 2013 #21