I've watched this and other U.S. training films and the thing that strikes me is that they go out of their way to say how good the German flak is, I'm sure if this had been made today it would have a much different tone.
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I remember the US bigging up Iraq before they invaded, despite it being pretty much over as contest in a few hours
though whether they did the same to their pilots is a different story. "men, you'll be facing early 80s soviet SAMS Saddam bought at discount rates, but I'm here today to warn you of the very real dangers of seatbelt chafing in the cockpit, and I want your full attention"
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Tue 2 Feb 2021, 23:40,
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