I was in Vietnam in 1970-71. One of the things I'll NEVER forget is watching an ARCLIGHT strike from 25 miles away. First there's nothing unusual. Suddenly you see a few black matchsticks floating toward the earth. Then the ground opens up in brown and red splotches that continue... and continue... and continue... Trees tumble into the air, and a wall of smoke, dust, and debris rises up several thousand feet. The shock wave and sound wave at 25 miles are enough to cause you to wet your britches if you're not expecting it. A full supersonic fly-by by a B-1 would indeed scare the pants off anyone not expecting it. Would love to have a full video of the faces of the jihadis when that bird passed by.
Posted by Old Patriot  2006-01-10

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