Wednesday, March 30, 2011

For Sale On eBay. One U.S. Spy Plane

Soldier holding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) RQ-11 Raven. TPM

Man Caught Selling U.S. Military Spy Plane On eBay -- MSNBC

A man was recently arrested after selling a U.S. military spy plane on eBay. Apparently the Homeland Security Department was not amused by his attempt to make a buck.

Reuters reports that the plane in question is an unmanned light-weight drone which 47-year-old Henson Chua tried to sell for $13,000:

The Raven is a four-pound plane equipped with three cameras that U.S. troops use for battlefield surveillance. It can be taken apart and carried by troops and then reassembled for use.

Unfortunately for Chua, his buyers turned out to be undercover federal agents:

Read more ....

Update #1: Man Charged With Trying To Sell Military Spy Plane On EBay -- TPM
Update #2: Philippine man arrested for selling U.S. spy plane on eBay -- Wire Update
Update #3: Indictment follows eBay listing of military drone -- TBO

My Comment: It is amazing on what you can find on military auction sites.

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