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Old August 16th, 2004, 03:29 PM
Mike
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Air marshals cover only a few flights
Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S.
flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the
federal government that most planes would be protected, according to
estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline
executive.
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm
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Old August 16th, 2004, 08:24 PM
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Air marshals cover only a few flights

If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in
protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns
or by locking the cockpit?

Zoe
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Old August 16th, 2004, 08:24 PM
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Air marshals cover only a few flights

If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in
protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns
or by locking the cockpit?

Zoe
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Old August 16th, 2004, 08:35 PM
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Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights
Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S.
flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the
federal government that most planes would be protected, according to
estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline
executive.
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm


True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air
marshals were on every flight.
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Old August 16th, 2004, 08:35 PM
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Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights
Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S.
flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the
federal government that most planes would be protected, according to
estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline
executive.
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm


True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air
marshals were on every flight.
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Old August 16th, 2004, 08:35 PM
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Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights
Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S.
flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the
federal government that most planes would be protected, according to
estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline
executive.
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm


True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air
marshals were on every flight.
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Old August 16th, 2004, 09:36 PM
Dennis G. Rears
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"Zoeliz" wrote in message
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Air marshals cover only a few flights


If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in
protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying

guns
or by locking the cockpit?


I sure hope they don't carry guns. The should just barricade themselves in
the cockpit and fly the plane.

dennis


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Old August 16th, 2004, 09:36 PM
Dennis G. Rears
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"Zoeliz" wrote in message
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Air marshals cover only a few flights


If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in
protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying

guns
or by locking the cockpit?


I sure hope they don't carry guns. The should just barricade themselves in
the cockpit and fly the plane.

dennis


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Old August 16th, 2004, 09:36 PM
Dennis G. Rears
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"Zoeliz" wrote in message
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Air marshals cover only a few flights


If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in
protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying

guns
or by locking the cockpit?


I sure hope they don't carry guns. The should just barricade themselves in
the cockpit and fly the plane.

dennis


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Old August 17th, 2004, 03:26 AM
Dennis G. Rears
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"Ender" wrote in message
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Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights
Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S.
flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the
federal government that most planes would be protected, according to
estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline
executive.
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm


True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air
marshals were on every flight.


I wonder how effective they would actually be in a real terrorist situation.
Would any flight have more than one air Marshall, if not, a two prong attack
would be effective. You only need to have 7-8 bad guys on a plane. You
can preposition weapons in an airport in pieces within a month.

dennis


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