So is the name Pete Mitchell a nom de guerre or his real name?
Joking aside, this has some ugly implications, not just for Mitchell but on U.S. citizens flying for other countries. BTW, the Brits have been seconding pilots to GCC nations for decades.
From:
Mike Brattland <mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
To: HeloBubbas <helobubbas@helobubbas.com>
Subject: [Helobubbas] Re: F-15 Loss Update
https://x.com/MalcontentmentT/status/2029014923104403841?s=20
The Hornet was being flown by a non citizen mercenary pilot…ex USN Tomcat/Hornet Pilot
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Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:08 PM
To: HeloBubbas <helobubbas@helobubbas.com>
Subject: F-15 Loss Update
https://x.com/sentdefender/status/2028996719053054184?s=20
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