B-2 crashes on Guam; both pilots safe

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B-2 crashes on Guam; both pilots safe
By Michael Hoffman and Philip Ewing - Staff writers
Posted : Friday Feb 22, 2008 23:51:22 EST

A B-2 stealth bomber crashed on the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, completely destroying the aircraft, an officer at Andersen confirmed.

The two pilots from the 509th Bomb Wing ejected safely. Both have been checked by medical staff and are in good condition, according to a Pacific Air Forces statement.

The crash occurred Saturday morning in Guam. Area residents told a local TV station they saw black plumes of smoke coming from the base around 10:45 a.m. local time indicating the aircraft’s impact. Emergency vehicles on base immediately reported to the scene of the crash. No other injuries have been reported at Andersen.

All 21 stealth bombers are based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., but the Air Force has been rotating several of them through Guam since 2004. Four of the 509th’s B-2s are currently deployed to Andersen.

The $1.2 billion advanced stealth bomber is certified to carry nuclear munitions.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/02/ap_b2_guamcrash_022208/



uhc comment: A better $$$$ number for the cost of the B-2 is $2,100,000,000.