FA-18: MONITORED VHF 121.5 MHz
The following conversation was heard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz.
Iranian Air Defense Radar: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
US Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Radar: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace
we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
US Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up,………I'll wait.'
Air Defense Radar: (total silence)
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