Investorman: Those were my thoughts exactly !! I don't think that the BIG gaudy "spy plane" chased after those poor innocent Migs !! There have also been some reports that the pilot who lost his life, was a bit on the "aggressive side". Not that I believe everything I read, but it does seem more realistic that the Migs were playing games, and one of them got caught... JMHO, what do I know ?? Hoping for a peaceful settlement SOON.!! I want to see some GREEN in my portfolio tomorrow !!! Dang it, tired of the red.......Deb