South China Sea: US military deploys civilian aircraft on covert surveillance ops


Source: express.co.uk express.co.uk

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Beijing-backed think-tank the South China Sea Probing Initiative (SSCBI) said three planes had been used to conduct secret surveillance flights over the disputed waters. A report from the group said the aircraft had taken off from bases in Okinawa in Japan and Manila in the Philippines and had carried 150 patrols in the East China, Yellow and South China seas since March. Related articles South China Sea: Trump's Pentagon reshuffle to see tensions SOAR China THREAT: Beijing explodes with rage after Pompeo backs Taiwan American planes fly anywhere that it’s legal and continue their flights in Asia Major Randy Ready...