Two F-22A Raptor in column flight. Wikipedia
Despite Whistle-Blowing Pilots, AF Is Unmoved On F-22 -- DoD Buzz
So what if two Air Force F-22 pilots went on “60 Minutes” Sunday to warn the jet might be unsafe and admit they’ve asked not to fly it? The Air Force is so confident in the F-22 it volunteered its defense a day early.
The service had an official story posted Saturday headlined “ACC confident in F-22,” — for Air Combat Command — and it quoted ACC boss Gen. Mike Hostage affirming he was so confident in the Raptor, he’s going to start flying it himself.
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My Comment: It appears that the F-22 pilots are risking their lives everyday on a plane that many are now voicing doubts on it's mechanical reliability .... hence the Air Force reaction to these concerns are .... to put it bluntly .... less than reassuring. As for ACC boss Gen. Mike Hostage vowing to start flying the plane himself .... I am not impressed.
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