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Old March 15th, 2008, 19:31   #2
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Default Re: Escort over TUS today approx 10:30

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Originally Posted by Toria View Post
I observed this from the ground (horse arena) this morning. The arena is approximately 18 miles north of TUS.

Large two engine plane (Boeing?) escorted by at least three small planes (think dots next to big plane) heading approximately 110 or 120 at altitude. Military(?) planes were two on the left, one on the right. I cannot guess what altitude because I was on the ground. However, a CRJ heading approximately 320 or 330 out of TUS passed almost directly underneath at maybe FL12 or FL13. I am just making the assumption that this took place at cruise altitude. They passed almost directly over my ground position.

Any ideas? It caught my eye and I thought the whole scene was just very "interesting".
My guess would be an Aerial Refueling mission.
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