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To: TomGuy
Great story. That was sneaky of him, wasn't it :)? I'm curious why they decided to switch planes at Andrews AFB though.
337 posted on 11/27/2003 10:12:34 AM PST by Ex-Dem (not just another brick in the wall)
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To: Ex-Dem
I'm curious why they decided to switch planes at Andrews AFB though.

Probably shorten the transit time.

I suppose they could have mid air refueled, but this way they could get aboard an aircraft, with a fresh crew and fully laden with jet fuel.

Mark

370 posted on 11/27/2003 10:19:27 AM PST by Experiment 6-2-6 (Meega, Nala Kweesta!!!! Support Congressman Billybob! Go to www.Armorforcongress.com!!!)
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