Re: [ME] Re: Crippled US EP-3

[CamaroGen1@xxxxxxx]

> Why didn't they crew abandon the plane and ditch
> it in
> > the sea, versus delivering sensative equipment
> into
> > the hands of the Chinese?
> 
> Because the EP-3 crew has protocols that it follows
> in the event that
> capture is likely.  Electronic data can be erased;
> papers can be burned;
> hard drives thrown out the side of the plane.


>IMHO, I can see a court martial or two going on when
>the crew get back! There's enough new toys on there to
>keep the Chinese happy for some time. From my time
>working with EC-135 crews, I believe landing the plane
>on Chinese soil was a bad idea. Sure, the plane might
>shred on contact with water, but that's why you joined
>the military, isn't it?

>Mike.




both views have merit, MOST sensitive equipment was destroyed prior to 
landing, and yes, the military, and intelligence gathering missions have 
dangers you must except, but.....what about parachutes?  even fighter pilots 
have little rubber rafts.....
       sorry, i'm so late on this topic, i was moving, i now have more than 
200 emails in my box to sort through..........damn, i'll be here a while=)

benjamin