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BREAKING Proof the Russian TV “satellite” photo of #MH17 is fake

Last updated: November 15, 2014, 22:56 UTC
Published: Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 22:56 UTC
Category: MH17
Author: Melanie Kraft
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The state-controlled Channel One broadcast images said to have come from either British or US satellites, and allegedly showing a Ukrainian fighter jet shooting down the Malaysia Airlines’ plane on July 17.

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But web experts claimed the picture was a “crude forgery” pointing out the Malaysia Airlines’ logo was on the wrong side, and the image was a direct copy of a publicity shot of a Boeing 767, not even a 777.

 Here is the high resolution “photo’:

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Here is Brown Moses analyses:

Also, the satellite map image put MH17 50km west of the crash site, oops pic.twitter.com/VxXnzUTUoR
— Brown Moses (@Brown_Moses) November 14, 2014

For those looking for this, go to Google Earth, go to 47°57’12.22″N, 37°50’4.09″ set historical imagery to 28/08/2012 pic.twitter.com/MTSJeRMvNk
— Brown Moses (@Brown_Moses) November 14, 2014

Looks like in this new MH17 satellite “evidence” the position of the Malaysia airlines logo is in the wrong place pic.twitter.com/evNY20AMvA
— Brown Moses (@Brown_Moses) November 14, 2014

ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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