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**68bowtie** · 02-06-2023, 06:12 PM

Sooo...

Biden "un named official" says it happened under Trump too.

Several Trump officials (by name) state that never occurred.

Biden admin then says well it happened, we just didn't know about it until now.

I guess they don't monitor what flies over until they need an excuse to fight some bad PR?

You can't make this up people...

https://news.yahoo.com/trump-top-nat...155431561.html

**special-K** · 02-06-2023, 07:29 PM

FWIW, I agree it should have been shot down as soon as it hit our air space and this makes us look bad. It's ridiculous that millions of Americans spend a few days talking about it and the media is a buzz, yet nobody does anything about it. I'm just being objective about the rest since I know no more than the rest of you. I question news reporting agencies as much as I do the government no matter who is president.

**HO455** · 02-06-2023, 08:39 PM

It's taken me some time to find these articles. But they seem to be appropriate at this time. Amazing to me that these men would go up in these primitive craft to set records that have now days no one is even aware of.

https://stratocat.com.ar/artics/indexe.html

**lousyflyer** · 02-06-2023, 09:19 PM

I think we could have...aw nevermind.

kingsolver72 · 02-06-2023, 09:56 PM

I guess there will be one less “red” ballon at the Albuquerque Balloon Festival/Fiesta this year.

**davischevy** · 02-06-2023, 10:38 PM

Why did they shoot the equipment instead of the balloon?

72c20customcamper · 02-06-2023, 10:46 PM

On the news they said preliminary examination showed the "Balloon " had propellers and electric motors and could be steered slowed and sped up. So its technically a dirigible and if the report is accurate the whole weather balloon that went off course story is a complete joke .

57taskforce · 02-06-2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Why did they shoot the equipment instead of the balloon?

Now come on Larry you know better than to ask questions like that. I’m sure our Govt just didn’t want us to know that the Chinese have better weather predicting equipment than we do.

**davischevy** · 02-06-2023, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

On the news they said preliminary examination showed the "Balloon " had propellers and electric motors and could be steered slowed and sped up. So its technically a dirigible and if the report is accurate the whole weather balloon that went off course story is a complete joke .

Surprise, surprise.

72c20customcamper · 02-06-2023, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Why did they shoot the equipment instead of the balloon?

The equipment would be the only thing that would give the missile a radar signature to lock onto

**davischevy** · 02-06-2023, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

The equipment would be the only thing that would give the missile a radar signature to lock onto

Humm, never thought of that.

**MySons68C20** · 02-07-2023, 12:19 AM

The Sidewinder is a heat seeker the news reports....assuming that is correct I would have used guns to pop that effer and brought it down slow to preserve the "package" for study.
Now we are left with little bits spread out over 7 plus miles instead of having most of it intact.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2023, 08:25 AM

The missile used to take down the PRC balloon made use of a proximity fuse, which are designed to explode at a predetermined distance from a target when it’s “close enough” to cause damage by the fragmentation.

Wonder why Canada chose inaction when this traversed their nation?

72c20customcamper · 02-07-2023, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MySons68C20

The Sidewinder is a heat seeker the news reports....assuming that is correct I would have used guns to pop that effer and brought it down slow to preserve the "package" for study.
Now we are left with little bits spread out over 7 plus miles instead of having most of it intact.

Guns on modern fighters use radar to lock on target. Not like the old days where you pointed the plane to shoot down the enemy

And they captured the pilot

**Boog** · 02-07-2023, 11:02 AM

Oh that's good.

**lousyflyer** · 02-07-2023, 11:09 AM

Until he deflates and somebody has to blow him back up. I saw that movie.

blazer2007 · 02-07-2023, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

The missile used to take down the PRC balloon made use of a proximity fuse, which are designed to explode at a predetermined distance from a target when it’s “close enough” to cause damage by the fragmentation.

Wonder why Canada chose inaction when this traversed their nation?

because we have a stupid leader

**MySons68C20** · 02-07-2023, 11:23 AM

That is funny!!

I'm just wondering why they blew the heck out of the recon stuff underneath?

I would think having it more intact would be best to see the chicoms tech.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-07-2023, 12:51 PM

The Biden administration just released information that the balloon was heading to this location.

**dave6672** · 02-07-2023, 01:32 PM

My employer sent me to China for three weeks and we ate at a hot pot restaurant. It tasted like that.

The the meal was followed up by desert, which was red bean shaved ice. Uhh......no thanks.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2023, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

And they captured the pilot

"Surely you can't be serious"

**Boog** · 02-07-2023, 02:54 PM

'and don't call him Shirley'

**leddzepp** · 02-07-2023, 04:44 PM

Excuse me stewardess, I speak Jive

72c20customcamper · 02-07-2023, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

"Surely you can't be serious"

Don’t call me Shirley

truckin 79 · 02-07-2023, 07:44 PM

Roger that Roger, Vector Victor, Clearance Clarence
They just don't make movies like that anymore

02-06-2023, 06:12 PM	#101
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,464	Re: Spy Ballon Sooo... Biden "un named official" says it happened under Trump too. Several Trump officials (by name) state that never occurred. Biden admin then says well it happened, we just didn't know about it until now. I guess they don't monitor what flies over until they need an excuse to fight some bad PR? You can't make this up people... https://news.yahoo.com/trump-top-nat...155431561.html __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

02-06-2023, 07:29 PM	#102
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Spy Ballon FWIW, I agree it should have been shot down as soon as it hit our air space and this makes us look bad. It's ridiculous that millions of Americans spend a few days talking about it and the media is a buzz, yet nobody does anything about it. I'm just being objective about the rest since I know no more than the rest of you. I question news reporting agencies as much as I do the government no matter who is president. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-06-2023, 08:39 PM	#103
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,874	Re: Spy Ballon It's taken me some time to find these articles. But they seem to be appropriate at this time. Amazing to me that these men would go up in these primitive craft to set records that have now days no one is even aware of. https://stratocat.com.ar/artics/indexe.html __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-06-2023, 09:19 PM	#104
lousyflyer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Garden City, GA Posts: 294	Re: Spy Ballon I think we could have...aw nevermind. __________________ They tell me that I have Bipolar disorder. That doesn't really bother me. 30 minutes from now it might, but not right now.

02-06-2023, 09:56 PM	#105
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,201	Re: Spy Ballon I guess there will be one less “red” ballon at the Albuquerque Balloon Festival/Fiesta this year. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

02-06-2023, 10:38 PM	#106
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,793	Re: Spy Ballon Why did they shoot the equipment instead of the balloon? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-06-2023, 10:46 PM	#107
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,194	Re: Spy Ballon On the news they said preliminary examination showed the "Balloon " had propellers and electric motors and could be steered slowed and sped up. So its technically a dirigible and if the report is accurate the whole weather balloon that went off course story is a complete joke . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-07-2023, 12:19 AM	#112
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 902	Re: Spy Ballon The Sidewinder is a heat seeker the news reports....assuming that is correct I would have used guns to pop that effer and brought it down slow to preserve the "package" for study. Now we are left with little bits spread out over 7 plus miles instead of having most of it intact.

02-07-2023, 08:25 AM	#113
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,309	Re: Spy Ballon The missile used to take down the PRC balloon made use of a proximity fuse, which are designed to explode at a predetermined distance from a target when it’s “close enough” to cause damage by the fragmentation. Wonder why Canada chose inaction when this traversed their nation? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-07-2023, 11:02 AM	#115
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,011	Re: Spy Ballon Oh that's good. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-07-2023, 11:09 AM	#116
lousyflyer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Garden City, GA Posts: 294	Re: Spy Ballon Until he deflates and somebody has to blow him back up. I saw that movie. __________________ They tell me that I have Bipolar disorder. That doesn't really bother me. 30 minutes from now it might, but not right now.

02-07-2023, 11:23 AM	#118
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 902	Re: Spy Ballon That is funny!! I'm just wondering why they blew the heck out of the recon stuff underneath? I would think having it more intact would be best to see the chicoms tech.

02-07-2023, 12:51 PM	#119
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Spy Ballon The Biden administration just released information that the balloon was heading to this location. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-07-2023, 01:32 PM	#120
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02-07-2023, 02:54 PM	#122
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02-07-2023, 04:44 PM	#123
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Spy Ballon Excuse me stewardess, I speak Jive __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-07-2023, 07:44 PM	#125
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