Sorry to say but the division of the Korean peninsula and the following Korean War were not Japanese business.
Poland Buys South Korean FA-50
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FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
I think we have to differentiate between "Russia" and the former Soviet Union
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Nowhere did I say anything about Japanese feelings towards Russia or the USSR. I simply mentioned a historical fact, and then pointed out that American troops may have deterred further Soviet actions.
Hopefully you can address the point raised rather than arguing one which was not mentioned, and which I do not hold true.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
But was the US solely responsible for this? Did North Korea attack South Korea in June 1950? The division of Korea was part of the Moscow Conference of Foreign Ministers (US, UK, USSR) and was supposed to be temporary. The US did use Japan to flight against N Korea after 1950 but look how different the world was back then. And today, is Japan not threatened by North Korea?
Maybe you would have learned to hate them had you been forced to live under their thumb like much of Eastern Europe has. Fortunately, I guess we'll never know. The grass is not always greener on the other side my friend.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Japan might make a really good strategic base for the Peoples Liberation Army's forces.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Right, but look especially at Kim's actions, shooting missiles through Japanese airspace.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Let's hope those missiles are Russian designs.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Ya' know, I would've never imagined saying anything remotely like that before.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
No, they're indigenous DPRK designs, to my understanding.
Of course, the Ukrainians might want a word or two with you about Russian missiles.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Glad you brought back the Reisen avatar!
What was that? I did not change any.
I found similar phenomenon for another member though.
The 48 FA-50s might allow the transfer of MiG-29s but I doubt it.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Not an argument, but why your doubts? I'm interested in hearing them.
The T-7 is still a couple of years away from initial service and the USAf is at the front of the queue.
Re the light fighter idea, there has been some thinking:
Timings. The earliest the FA-50s could realistically enter service would be 2024. Remember that they have to be built, trained for, be introduced to service etc before the MiG-29s would be able to be released. I can't see the Poles giving up a capability , even the MiGs, without a replacement first secured and in/entering service. If anything, a batch of additional F-16s would be more likely to trigger a Polish MiG transfer than the FA-50s.
