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5. The aerodynamics on B-2's are so tricky it must be flown by computer/pilot.

Fri Sep 17, 2021, 06:49 PM

Sep 2021

Fly by wire they used to call it. If any control surface system failed the crew is incredibly skilled and lucky to get their craft down.

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B-2 nuclear bomber damaged in landing accident at Missouri base [View all] Omaha Steve Sep 2021 OP

That' a headline you want to see first thing in the morning Bayard Sep 2021 #2

I was stationed at Whiteman AFB back in 1971-1972. comradebillyboy Sep 2021 #3

accients do...happen llashram Sep 2021 #4

That will be one heck of a repair bill! IzzaNuDay Sep 2021 #6