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From: cirby@vaxb.acs.unt.edu (((((C.Irby)))))
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Subject: Re: B-1s in gulf?
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Date: 22 Jan 91 01:34:28 GMT
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From: cirby@vaxb.acs.unt.edu (((((C.Irby)))))

> beckerd@cs.unc.edu (David Becker) writes:
> 
>      I haven't talked to anyone to confirm this, but it seems to me that
> releasing the B-1's from SIOP (Strategic Integrated Operating Plan) duties
> would present problems, just as it did with the B-52's in Vietnam.  Also,
> the risk of losing a B-1 to the Iraqis, no matter how small, is probably
> unacceptable; besides, the B-52's are doing fine.
>


I read in the paper here that the B-1 fleet is pretty much grounded
because of severe engine problems...

I guess it would really cause problems if they "shot themselves down"
in public, especially since all of the other systems are working fine.

(BTW- has anyone else felt like they've been watching the world's
longest General Dynamics/Raytheon commercial for the last few days???)

 
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