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**Hugh** · 05-12-2009, 22:50

Erm, Adam - that's not quite how it works.

If something is picked up on radar, they then query it for an IFF (identity, friend or foe) transponder. If that doesn't tally, they will send up interceptors to check it out visually (they used to do this all the time with the USSR's TU95s over the North Sea). They will then signal the unidentified transient to turn back or land - only then, if all else failed, would use of weapons be authorised.

Not quite "shoot first, ask questions later".

btw, the truth is out there - but so is a lot of tin-foil hat bolleaux.

05-12-2009, 22:50	#22
Hugh laeva recumbens anguis Cable Forum Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 69 Services: Premiere Collection Posts: 43,924	Re: MoD's UFo dept closes down Erm, Adam - that's not quite how it works. If something is picked up on radar, they then query it for an IFF (identity, friend or foe) transponder. If that doesn't tally, they will send up interceptors to check it out visually (they used to do this all the time with the USSR's TU95s over the North Sea). They will then signal the unidentified transient to turn back or land - only then, if all else failed, would use of weapons be authorised. Not quite "shoot first, ask questions later". btw, the truth is out there - but so is a lot of tin-foil hat bolleaux. __________________ Thank you for calling the Abyss. If you have called to scream, please press 1 to be transferred to the Void, or press 2 to begin your stare. If my post is in bold and this colour, it's a Moderator Request.