B-1B Strategic Bomber.

Reviews the history of the B-1 bomber program, its discontinuation with the B-1A in 1977 and resumption with the B-1B in 1981. Discusses its current status, missions and system characteristics, and appropriations for FY81-88. Considers inadequacies detailed in General Accounting Office testimony at...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1988.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Chronology. Governmental investigations > United States. Armed Forces > Appropriations and expenditures. Electronic books.
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Summary:	Reviews the history of the B-1 bomber program, its discontinuation with the B-1A in 1977 and resumption with the B-1B in 1981. Discusses its current status, missions and system characteristics, and appropriations for FY81-88. Considers inadequacies detailed in General Accounting Office testimony at congressional hearings, Air Force responses, and their implications for the development of the advanced technology ("stealth") bomber.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.