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Lithos

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2. You won't get any until a plane is shot down and a body confirmed

Reply to Callie1979 (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 22, 2026, 04:07 PM

22 hrs ago

TBH, it's very easy to assume. The most likely scenario is recently retired F16 pilots on contract. As mentioned here:

https://defensemirror.com/news/41120

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French intel confirms: American & Dutch F-16 pilots reinforce Ukrainian skies - RFU News [View all] TexasTowelie 22 hrs ago OP

I havent seen any confirmation that I believe yet. Callie1979 22 hrs ago #1

You won't get any until a plane is shot down and a body confirmed Lithos 22 hrs ago #2

Great if true. F-16 is a solid proven aircraft. What they may lack is AWACS level targeting and control. dutch777 21 hrs ago #3

A US defense commentator on the subject. I follow this guy and he seems to know his sources... mitch96 17 hrs ago #4