Unknown object downed over Alaska -- Feb 10, 2023 -- NEWS ONLY

[jeffb]

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/our-best-look-yet-at-the-chinese-spy-balloons-massive-payload

 

[sublight_]

Edit, replaced with full resolution photo. Propellers.

 

[La-Fuente Technologies]

Looks like the Chinese Spy Balloon Incident from a month ago has influenced an increase in Air Defense Budget Spending

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/chinese-spy-balloon-new-air-defense-spending/

 

[bobbymike]

https://www.businessinsider.com/chi...rture-radar-discord-documents-pentagon-2023-4

 

[Orionblamblam]

Launching a *lot* of dirt-cheap balloons with radar reflectors is a fantastic way to tie up USAF resources. Soon enough there'll be edgelords in the US launching their own for the lulz.

Did I nail it, or what?

Protesters Reportedly Attempt To Shut Down New York-JFK Airport By Launching Balloon​

https://simpleflying.com/rioters-attempt-shut-down-jfk-balloon/

 

[publiusr]

Next up…Mallards for Peace diving into twinjets