So a scientist sent me this comment about the "firing test" by the Lebanese Cessna plane: "The spoiler of the party I may be, and spoiling a party run by the ragtag lackeys is one that is more fun than a party with the finest of the finer sex. Apropos the changes in the balance of military power in the Middle East. I write trembling with owe and excited with anticipation...The Hellfire missile is a ground attack missile. The main targets are tanks, building structures, etc. Launched from the Cessna 208, which flies at subsonic speed designed to be comfortable for the passengers
suggests that the plane is for internal security. Even then, and in view of its speed and low altitude, it is a veritable target for sharp AK47 shooters - unless it was camouflaged as Air Hawaii carrying holiday-hungry passengers!!!I will not dwell on the details of the guidance and the story of the 16km range. But did anyone think the US would be providing the Lebanese
Army with tools to defend its borders? Could it be modified to serve a national defense purpose? One plane is not even worth the effort... Russia offered 10 MiG 29s. The Lebanese Government settled for a single tourist one from the US. Now, does one blame the US or its compliant lackeys? A difficult question!"