Taiwan’s military has confirmed a report that two RoCAF F-16s were scrambled after a PLAAF Su-27 crossed the center line between Taiwan and Mainland China in late June while chasing a U-2 reconnaissance jet.
The FLANKER return to base after the Taiwanese jets were airborne. The U-2 was reportedly flying from Osan Air Base, South Korea to Kadena Air Base, Japan and a flight plan was filed with Taiwan.
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One wonders why… We are told so often of the mythical qualities of the Su-27. Clearly the pilot must have had a dinner appointment that night or something. With only a pair of F-16’s to contend with and a measly U-2 to catch, the SU-27 could have played with U-2 all day long and flown with absolute impunity against the F-16’s couldn’t it?