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Media, politicians maintain silence on flight of US nuclear bomber
Media, politicians maintain silence on flight of US nuclear bomber
By Bill Van Auken
WSWS
14 September 2007
When analyzing the US corporate-controlled media, it is often more important to take note of what is not reported than what is.
Such is clearly the case with the revelation earlier this month that a US B-52 Stratofortress bomber flew nearly 1,500 miles over the length of the United States with six nuclear-tipped cruise missiles fixed to its wings.
The flight took place August 30 between Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
Nuclear bombs mistakenly flown over US
Sep 5, 2007
Nuclear bombs mistakenly flown over US
By PAULINE JELINEK
Associated Press Writer
"At no time was the public in danger." Gates
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A B-52 bomber was mistakenly armed with six nuclear warheads and flown for more than three hours across several states last week, prompting an Air Force investigation and the firing of one commander, Pentagon officials said Wednesday.
The mistake was so serious that President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates were quickly informed and Gates has asked for daily briefings on the Air Force inquiry, said Defense Department press secretary Geoff Morrell.
