B-1 Bomber Fleet Grounded
The Air Force today temporarily grounded the nation’s B-1B long-range bombers for a safety inspection following a crash of one of the planes in Texas.
The Strategic Air Command, which is responsible for the land-based nuclear bomber and missile forces, said the order was a “normal precaution” in the wake of a major accident. The flight suspension order will be followed within 24 to 48 hours by specific instructions to B-1B mechanics on what aircraft systems they must inspect, said Lt. Col. George H. Peck, a SAC spokesman.
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