B-1B has highest mishap rate of bomber fleet, according to Air Force documents

By Sharon Weinberger ([email protected]) December 13, 2001
Last year, the B-1B had far more accidents than other bombers, according to Air Force documents. A B-1B bomber involved in Operation Enduring Freedom crashed Dec. 12 off the Island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. All four crewmen were rescued, according to the Pentagon. The B-1B had 14...

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