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Irish_Dem

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15. Wow, very interesting info. Thanks for posting, it's an eye opener.

Wed Mar 16, 2022, 09:38 PM

Mar 2022

Yes I think you are exactly correct. We are preparing in case Putin widens the scope of the war either in terms of territory or weapons (nukes).

F-16 is a successful and combat-proven military aircraft.

C-130's are big airplanes! They can carry troops, medical equipment and even vehicles, utility helicopters, etc.

So the US is moving a great deal of military personnel and equipment into Germany and Poland. This definitely sounds like something is building up, I agree.

Blackhawks are training in the US as well.

If you can see this build up, I assume Putin can as well.
Hope it gives him pause.

Yes I think that makes sense, Putin is using Belarus airports for his war against Ukraine.

Thank for posting this information, very helpful. I for one would love to hear from you on flight info of interest.

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