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The B-2s ready to operate from Europe

Fairford, UK - Two special hangars built at a RAF's base will ensure a quicker military reaction for the stealth bombers

The two new hangars built at Fairford Base (UK) and destined to the operative activities of the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bombers have been accomplished seven months ahead of what scheduled. According to what maintained by the military representatives of the programme in the USA, such re-deployment will enable the country to face any threat quicker, by resorting to a powerful deterrent...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 110276
Rome, Italy, 12/21/2004 13:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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