Scratch $1.2 billion. First B2 crash.
Think about the fact that Congress is the
Pentagon's cost accountant?
The Air Force investigated the first crash of a costly B-2 stealth bomber after
one plunged to the ground Saturday shortly after beginning the last flight of a
four-month deployment.
Both pilots ejected safely, though one was being transferred to Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu to be treated for spinal compression.
Four of the bombers were taking off at the end of deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, officials said. At least one had taken off safely but was brought back after the crash…
Each costs about $1.2 billion to build. The three that did not crash are being kept on Guam.
At least the pilots are OK. I guess taxpayers could send in their rebate checks to buy a replacement.
Both pilots ejected safely, though one was being transferred to Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu to be treated for spinal compression.
Four of the bombers were taking off at the end of deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, officials said. At least one had taken off safely but was brought back after the crash…
Each costs about $1.2 billion to build. The three that did not crash are being kept on Guam.
At least the pilots are OK. I guess taxpayers could send in their rebate checks to buy a replacement.
Posted: Mon - February 25, 2008 at 06:25 AM