1. American and allied warplanes now are flying day and night. 2. Important bases in Italy, like Aviano, from which allied warplanes flew missions in the air war over Kosovo, are mostly self-sufficient, military officials say. 3. In addition, six French warplanes regularly fly surveillance, reconnaissance and refueling missions alongside U.S. aircraft over Afghanistan. 4. In July, when a Chinese warplane flew over Matsu, the local air defense commander did nothing to stop it. 5. In the first day of the air campaign, Saudi Arabia did not allow U.S. warplanes to fly through Saudi air space, a U.S. official said. 6. Israeli warplanes routinely fly in Lebanese airspace. 7. NATO officials said Yugoslav warplanes had been flying from the field on quick missions into Kosovo. 8. NATO might also persuade Bulgaria to turn off the radars while allied warplanes are flying nearby or overhead. 9. When an American warplane flew overhead, a boy said he did not fear it. 10. All have offered to let U.S. warplanes fly over their territory during the fighting in Afghanistan. |