B2 bomber crashes in Guam: First time one has crashed

Konovalov · 02-23-08, 01:01 PM

Just read on the news that a B2 bomber has crashed in Guam shortly after takeoff. This is the first time that one has crashed. Thankfully both crew members ejected safely.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...b2-crash_N.htm

This is one hell of an impressive aircraft given that this is the first time it has happened and the fact that both pilots ejected safely.

Stealth Hunter · 02-23-08, 01:03 PM

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/582558/plane_crashes/

Konovalov · 02-23-08, 01:09 PM

Ooops. Didn't see but a thread was started here earlier: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=131510

geetrue · 02-23-08, 01:14 PM

I remember when a B-1 crashed in Montana a few years ago ... that was bad enough.

Now we lose a B-2 ... at least the pilots are safe.

The US Navy lost a E-6 Prowler off Guam just 11 days ago ... crew rescued in that one too.

Stanny · 02-23-08, 03:36 PM

It is a pity that USAF has lost a really great aircraft.

I am glad to hear that both pilots are alive and healthy.

02-23-08, 01:01 PM	#1
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02-23-08, 01:09 PM	#3
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Ooops. Didn't see but a thread was started here earlier: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=131510 __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

02-23-08, 01:14 PM	#4
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I remember when a B-1 crashed in Montana a few years ago ... that was bad enough. Now we lose a B-2 ... at least the pilots are safe. The US Navy lost a E-6 Prowler off Guam just 11 days ago ... crew rescued in that one too. __________________

02-23-08, 01:03 PM	#2
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	http://www.metacafe.com/watch/582558/plane_crashes/

02-23-08, 03:36 PM	#5
Stanny Loader Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 88 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is a pity that USAF has lost a really great aircraft. I am glad to hear that both pilots are alive and healthy.