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Unread 08-31-2013, 03:33 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Ron Smith View Post
Just had a visit from two F-18s. They came directly over the top of our house at about 1000 feet ,or less, altitude heading SW. Talk about rattling windows, and flash backs.

We are near the easterly flight path for the Eugene airport. We thought maybe an Airliner was going down at first. Our dog headed for cover and I found my Wife standing frozen in the kitchen. I've never seen her eyes that big before.

Not sure where they were heading, we're not having any big events or air shows nearby..
F/18's are Navy/Marines, not Air Force. Hornets & Super Hornets; Navy should have the Super Hornets (about $20M more each); Marines the Hornets.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonne..._F/A-18_Hornet

Canada has F/18's...Maybe the Canucks are invading???
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