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Korean Airlines Flight 007 (view source)
Revision as of 18:45, February 15, 2009
, 18:45, February 15, 2009→The Osipovich–Air Controller KAL 007 Identity miscommunication
That the omission of the identity of KAL 007 as a Boeing by Osipovich is confirmed by ground personnel to the Combat controller, Lt. Col. Titovnin:
That the omission of the identity of KAL 007 as a Boeing by Osipovich is confirmed by ground personnel to the Combat controller, Lt. Col. Titovnin:
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'''Titovnin:''' The commander has given orders that if the border is violated—destroy [the target].
'''Titovnin:''' The commander has given orders that if the border is violated—destroy [the target].
'''Maistrenko:''' Well, okay. The task is correct. If there are no lights—it cannot be a passenger [aircraft].
'''Maistrenko:''' Well, okay. The task is correct. If there are no lights—it cannot be a passenger [aircraft].
</blockquote>It is clear that attack was made on the intruder plane not because it was considered a continuing threat, but because it would soon escape into neutral waters.
It is clear that attack was made on the intruder plane not because it was considered a continuing threat, but because it would soon escape into neutral waters.
'''Kornukov:''' Oh, [obscenities] how long does it take him [Maj. Osipovich in his Su-15] to get into attack position. He is already getting out into neutral waters. Engage afterburner immediately.Bring in the MiG 23 as well...While you are wasting time, it will fly right out.
'''Kornukov:''' Oh, [obscenities] how long does it take him [Maj. Osipovich in his Su-15] to get into attack position. He is already getting out into neutral waters. Engage afterburner immediately.Bring in the MiG 23 as well...While you are wasting time, it will fly right out.