Saturday, June 25, 2011

America's F-22 Fleet Is Still Grounded

F-22s (Photo from Pakistan Defense)

Oxygen Issue Keeps U.S. F-22 Fleet Grounded -- Defense News/AFP

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of F-22 fighters after problems emerged with the plane's oxygen supply, officials said June 24.

The radar-evading F-22 Raptors have been barred from flying since May 3 and Air Force officials could not say when the planes would return to the air.

"The safety of our airmen is paramount and we will take the necessary time to ensure we perform a thorough investigation," spokeswoman Capt. Jennifer Ferrau told Agence France-Presse.

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My Comment: This story deserves more attention than what it has been receiving since the F-22s fleet grounding in May.

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