Indonesian air force intercepts Australian plane

[facthunter]

Interesting comments. The message is, they are on the ball. (So much like here). Nev

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

Did you do a big beat up when you left?

 

 

[PA.]

Welcome Heinz. When are you heading back to Wanaka?

 

 

[hpeier12]

probably coming January....

 

 

[PA.]

If you get back over to Adelaide maybe we can go for that bike ride.

 

 

[hpeier12]

:plane:we might just do that... January would a bit warmer than last time....

 

 

[hpeier12]

the fact about Indonesia are posted in my Travelblog

 

www.travelpod.com/members/hpeier12

 

 

[fly_tornado]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/pilots-leave-indonesia-after-interception/story-fn3dxix6-1227102095494

 

TWO Australian pilots whose tiny plane was intercepted by Indonesian fighter jets for air space incursions have left the country after a forced three-night stay.

 

GRAEME Jackline and Richard MacLean made their unplanned landing in Manado, Sulawesi, on Wednesday morning, forced down by two Sukhoi jets.

 

One of the air force pilots says his weapon was "locked on" the plane when it refused to land for several hours, and he only needed an order to fire. Indonesian authorities say the Australians didn't have the correct documents. The men had to pay a Rp 60 million ($5670) fine and wait for all necessary documents to be processed, which authorities say are usually taken care of by agents. The pair were happy and laughing as they prepared to leave Manado on Saturday morning but did not speak to reporters.

 

 

[Downunder]

Anyone have an idea where their next (originally first) stop would be?

 

 

[PA.]

The Australians have continued their job of delivering the small 1966 Beech twin-engine plane from Darwin to Cebu in the Philippines.

[Downunder]

So they could do 1426 NM straight (2641km)? I just thought there would be stop over/refuel......