Word: phantomed
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...three jets in a whirling five-minute dogfight, they managed at least to knock down an Israeli Pharitom, the first confirmed loss of one of the U.S.-built fighter-bombers since they went into action. In a triumphant mood, the Syrians promoted the MIG pilot who had downed the Phantom plane. A Syrian farmer who captured the two crewmen after they bailed out was presented with $125 in cash and a new pistol by Syria's strongman, General Hafez Assad...
When Secretary of State William Rogers announced last week that the U.S. had denied Israel's request for 25 Phantom jets and 80 Skyhawks, the Middle East reacted with something less than stunned surprise. The Arabs were unhappy because, it was only an "interim" decision and because Rogers had promised that the U.S. would "provide additional as well as replacement aircraft promptly if the situation requires." Israel accepted the decision with unexpected restraint, perhaps because Rogers sugar-coated the "no" with surplus-food agreements and credits on earlier aircraft purchases that could total $150 million. Israel's response...
...William Rogers refrained from making a point of it again -though pro-Israeli demonstrators reminded Pompidou with placards and curses that at least some Americans are holding a grudge. The French President played along with his host by making no complaint about Israel's request to buy 24 Phantom and 80 Skyhawk jet planes from the U.S. Though Pompidou arrived believing that the U.S.-Is-raeli aircraft deal is set, American officials have been saying that the timing, size and terms of the transaction are not settled...
...armed Japan which grows into another big military power would certainly make many Asian countries apprehensive and insecure." Asian leaders note that the Japanese today command more firepower than the combined imperial forces did during World War II. They know that the country will soon start building 105 Phantom jets under license from the U.S., and that a submarine fleet is in the talking stage. And they have heard talk that Tokyo may one day send warships to patrol the narrow Strait of Malacca to protect its merchant fleet from Indonesian pirates...
...Before the month is out, President Nixon is supposed to reply to an Israeli request for 24 more Phantom jets and 80 Skyhawks to offset the sale of nearly 110 French Mirages and trainers to Libya. U.S. officials insisted that the Abu Zabal raid would not delay the decision. But a postponement would surprise nobody, for Nixon is bound to be faulted no matter what he decides. If he sells more jets to the Israelis, the Arabs warn that they might move against the American companies that now pump some $2.5 billion in oil from Arab wells annually. If Nixon...