Possibly a response test, possibly a bomb. Hard to say right now.

 

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http://www.torontosun.com/news/world/2010/10/29/15877326.html

Bomb found aboard cargo plane in London

EW YORK - An ink toner cartridge converted into a bomb was found aboard a United Parcel Service flight traveling to Chicago from Yemen, CNN reported Friday.

 

The bomb was discovered when the plane was stopped in London, CNN said.

 

Two UPS planes at Philadelphia airport and one UPS plane at Newark airport in New Jersey were also being investigated on Friday for suspicious packages. A UPS truck in New York City was also under investigation, police

 

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http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2010/10/29/breaking-suspicious-package-aboard-ups-plane/

BREAKING: 3 UPS Planes Detained Locally, 1 In England

October 29, 2010 12:07 PM

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From Jessica McWilliams

 

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities have isolated two UPS cargo planes at Philadelphia International Airport and a plane in Newark, New Jersey following a report of suspicious packages on the planes. A fourth plane has also been detained in England.

 

Local and federal authorities are investigating a suspicious package aboard a UPS plane that landed at Philadelphia International Airport at about 9 a.m. from Paris, France. The second plane, from Cologne, Germany, was isolated near the UPS terminal. The plane from Germany landed in Philadelphia at about 8 a.m. and was scheduled to depart at 10:30 a.m. for Louisville, Kentucky. At about the same time, another plane landed safely at Newark International Airport and was isolated, and a fourth plane was detained in Birmingham, England.

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Then on Tuesday, something blows up in the plane and tears a hole 1x2 FOOT in the fuselage causing depressurization.

 

 

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BOSTON -- A recent American Airlines flight from Miami to Boston had a sudden loss of cabin pressure, leading to frightening moments for everyone on board.

 

“We heard an explosion. It sounded like it was coming from outside the plane, but you could feel it internally,” said Edward Croce, a passenger.

 

After a perfect seven day honeymoon in Jamaica, Edward Croce and his wife Katie weren't expecting their flight home to Boston to be a nightmare.

 

“All of a sudden it was just this decline in the plane. It was descending really fast, really loud. Lights were going on off. Noises were going on and off. People were hysterical around us, they were crying,” said Croce.

 

Edward and Katie were 30 minutes in to their American Airlines flight 1640 from Miami when their plane ran into trouble.

 

“Later the masks came out of ceiling and we both just looked at each other like, ‘This isn’t happening.’ It just didn’t seem real,” said Croce.

 

The Federal Aviation Administration said that a rip developed on the top-front of the Boeing 757, 31,000 feet in the air.

 

Ten minutes after the scare started, Croce said they finally got word things would be okay. The flight turned around and headed back to Miami for an emergency landing, where the 154 passengers got on another plane for Boston.

 

Through it all, Croce thought about his 10-year-old son waiting for him at home.

 

“I'm just happy to be with my son and family now. It’s going to be hard to get on plane again after this, cause you’re always going to wonder is this going to happen again,” said Croce.

 

American Airlines released a statement that says, in part:

 

“The cause of the loss of cabin pressure is unknown at this time. American Airlines has assigned a team of engineers and maintenance technicians who are evaluating the aircraft.”

 

American has also been in contact with Boeing, the manufacturer of the plane, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration.

 

The Wall Street Journal says the incident bears some similarity to cracks discovered last month on the fusalage of a United Boeing 757.

 

Also last summer, a Southwest Airlines 737 had to make an emergency landing in West Virginia after developing a one-foot hole in the fusalage at 30,000 feet.

 

Boeing urged operators to step up inspections following that. The latest incidents involving the 757's reportedly could prompt another safety alert from Boeing.

 

Fortunately, no one was injured in any of the incidents mentioned involving a ripped or torn fuselage.

 

While Croce said he is disenchanted with American Airlines, he also said that the crew on board that flight did a fantastic job.

Yes, and the NYC bomber and the DC Metro plotter recently, as well as arrests elsewhere. They will eventually succeed with another attack, they arent going away, we just have to keep our eyes open and say something, when something doesnt look right.

 

Forgot about whoever is taking pot-shots at military targets in the DC area as well.....Hmmmmm

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And there was another report in DC metro today with a package.Whole lot going on. And something in Portland Maine with a Backpack.

Looking like this was a dry run. Chicago area Synagogues were the target, the sources were Yemen and possibly Dubai.

 

Explosive materials have been found. Still in the fog of war phase. All subject to change.

maybe Obama should MAN UP & stop kissing the rest of the world's a**! lets make Yemen an example of what will come to the jihad in the future. lets turn 'em into glass!

Options (stock options) are spiking against airline stocks... but dont know if this is just reactionary.... have to find volume data for yesterday.

Me personally, I am just glad they did not hide bombs inside their anuses. I already have to take my shoes off and be X-ray strip searched when getting onto a plane. I really don't want to have to get a prostate exam too every time.

Now thats freakin funny!

Lemme be among the first tinfoil hat wearers to say:

"It's all a democrat conspiracy to manipulate Tuesday's vote."

They had started a more agressive pat-down at the airports, if you didnt go thru the body scanner, that started on wednesday, I think. This was probly because they knew something!