To: snippy_about_it
The decision to employ the B-29 in the mining campaign was made with an eye towards post-war roles and missions for the Air Force... That's one way of looking at it. I've read the Air Force only took the mission to keep the Navy from having a reason to get its own heavy bombers. Despite the effectiveness of the mining campaign, the fliers still hated anything that took them away from strategic bombing.
To: GATOR NAVY
Despite the effectiveness of the mining campaign, the fliers still hated anything that took them away from strategic bombing.I suspect you're right. We flyboys are pretty single-minded.
20 posted on
07/09/2004 6:40:22 AM PDT by
CholeraJoe
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To: GATOR NAVY
Morning Gator Navy.
I've read the Air Force only took the mission to keep the Navy from having a reason to get its own heavy bombers.
The various Armed Forces are sure protective of what they consider "their turf"
25 posted on
07/09/2004 8:11:18 AM PDT by
SAMWolf
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To: GATOR NAVY
Hiya Gator Navy. I'm sure the Air Force Bombers would rather see things go BOOM when they bomb. LOL.
45 posted on
07/09/2004 9:27:26 AM PDT by
snippy_about_it
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