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From: warack@dip.eecs.umich.edu (Christopher Warack)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re: Where are the B-1s?
Keywords: B-1s
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Date: 21 Jan 91 03:30:14 GMT
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From: warack@dip.eecs.umich.edu (Christopher Warack)

B-52 squadrons are trained for EITHER conventional or nuclear role (some
wings are dual role, I think).  I believe the B-1's are only trained for a
strategic role.  So, although the plane could do the job, the crews aren't
trained for it.  Besides, the B-1's advantage over the B-52 is its ability
to penetrate sophisticated air defenses.  It's not needed in Op Desert
Storm.  Let's get the mileage out of the B-52's while we can.

Chris

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Christopher A. Warack                   warack@eecs.umich.edu
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University of Michigan