Bomber Blunder

Now, I've made some mistakes in my time, everyone has. But today's offering from the US Military really takes the biscuit.

In a show of extreme vigilance and regard for public safety (not) a B-52 Bomber flew the length of the US whilst loaded with armed-missiles. Very clever.

BBC Online says: "It follows reports in the Army Times that five missiles were unaccounted for during the three-hour flight from North Dakota to Louisiana. The air force said the cruise missiles were safe at all times. Army Times said the missiles were to be decommissioned but were mistakenly mounted on the bomber's wings."

I don't know about you but I think I might start panicking if I'd mislaid five missiles, and who's the bright spark who mounted them on the wings instead of decommissioning them?? D'oh.

At least the army were fairly quick to come forward and explain that there was never any danger if there was a crash (hmm, not totally convinced)and that a full review would take place.

They also said it was an 'isolated incident' well, yes, I should hope so!

Helen