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"Miloch" wrote in message news:piogsm0166e@drn.newsguy.com...
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> http://worldwarwings.com/15-wwii-bomber-crewmen-facts-every-warbird-guy-should-know/7/
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> PREPARE TO HAVE YOUR MIND BLOWN:
A few flak facts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHKH387_WCw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxbyfliO7Cc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oYj1H2UY5A
Aside from combat losses, the B-17 and B-24 averaged 30 and 35 accidents per
100,000 flight hours, respectively -- an outrageous figure considering that
from 1980 to 2000 the Air Force's major mishap rate was less than 2. The
B-29 was even worse at 40; the world's most sophisticated, most capable and
most expensive bomber was too urgently needed to stand down for mere safety
reasons...
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