277 Can a patriot tell me why I just saw two Jetliners being chased by fighters? I was only able to snap the second set. (media.patriots.win) posted 8 days ago by magabigleague2 8 days ago by magabigleague2 +277 / -0 44 comments share 44 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (44) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 59 ▼ – DerJeffer 59 points 8 days ago +61 / -2 Given your location, and the headings being WSW, I'm saying you're looking at two aircraft heading for Hawaii, taking on fuel to ensure they've got sufficient reserve aloft to make an alternate airfield at end of flight. Altitude...consistent, forward aircraft (although blurry) consistent w/KC-10 configuration, location/heading...consistent with above. I'll put 85% on my probability of correct ID of the mission. permalink save report block reply
Given your location, and the headings being WSW, I'm saying you're looking at two aircraft heading for Hawaii, taking on fuel to ensure they've got sufficient reserve aloft to make an alternate airfield at end of flight.
Altitude...consistent, forward aircraft (although blurry) consistent w/KC-10 configuration, location/heading...consistent with above.
I'll put 85% on my probability of correct ID of the mission.