"hijacked" malaysia confirms, page-238

now, would you fly a plane over several countries if you were trying to pinch it - or would you go somewhere in the boonies?

NB, the US navy headed for the southern search area :)

anyone reckon we would pick up a plane showing up from the west?


“Australian civilian radar extends only some 200 km (125 miles) from its coast, an Australian official said on condition of anonymity, although its air defence radar extends much further. Australia's military could not be reached for comment on Saturday and if it did detect a transponder-less aircraft heading south, there is no suggestion any alarm was raised.”

http://www.emirates247.com/news/latest-on-missing-plane-malaysia-seeks-global-help-pilots-homes-searched-simulators-examined-2014-03-16-1.541573




“JORN radars are capable of all weather detection of air and surface targets inside an arc of up to 3,000 km range extending from Geraldton in the west around to Cairns in the east. JORN makes a crucial contribution to broad area surveillance of Australia's strategically important northern approaches.

http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/esd/jp2025/jp2025.cfm

Note – Northern approaches ----------- not Western. Also note (inside circle – not outside).