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Charles Skelton: I might point out that the aircraft, the B-2, in the Kosovo conflict, and of course they are still capable, the pilots…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2001
I might point out that the aircraft, the B-2, in the Kosovo conflict, and of course they are still capable, the pilots flew out of Whiteman Air Force Base, had refuelings, bombed the targets with great precision, and returned with refuelings, came back home. In one case, the pilot went back and was greeted by his wife. She said, please cut the grass. In other words, they do superb work from one base, and they are worldwide.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the capabilities and performance of the B-2 aircraft during the Kosovo conflict.

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