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F-22 Raptor to 'debut' with Super Bowl flyover
You'll be able to see your tax dollars at work at the Super Bowl. Or at least above the venue. The Air Force will be showing off its pricey new FA22 Raptor stealth fighter Sunday. Two of the planes from Florida's 43rd Air Force Fighter Squadron will participate in pre-game ceremonies. The first Raptors became operational just last month. The jets cost $133 million apiece and have been the target of congressional budget cutters. Air Force officials hope the Super Bowl exposure will help persuade Congress to order more of the planes. The Pentagon recently decided to slash production to about 180 Raptors. The Air Force would like at least double that number.Don't forget: At halftime this year we'll be seeing Paul McCartney's nipples. Posted by: Dar 2005-02-04 |
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