Bomber

Question: What effect did the bomber plane have on the number of people enlisting in the military? Did fewer sign up, or did they all want to become pilots? How did the bomber plane effect the enrollment of people into the military?

Answer: I can't speak for the USA, but this information applies to the Royal Air Force in WW2 and some may be applicable. The British regarded the bomber as a vital war-winning weapon, and the RAF was an independent service (in the USA it was nominally part of the army, and their was much 'turf war' between the Army and Navy, the navy wanted responsibility for 'protecting US coasts' which restricted the ability of the army to deploy bombers against ships, at least in theory). The bomber meant that large numbers of semi-skilled military men could fly, previously when planes were smaller they were pilots or observer/gunners. The Air Force was, for the British, very well financed and an attractive job. Even though bomber crew casualties were horrific, those enlisting didn't know this, and the number of flying personnel increased hugely. It was still a fraction of the number in the army, and less than the navy, but it was a significant chunk of British manpower. In fact, the British basically ran out of soldiers in the closing year of the war, and infantry units had to be merged and were often understrength. The Air Force was seen as a good deal: you still got to see women (if deployed in UK-based bomber units), airmen were heroes after the Battle of Britain, the food was better, and the image of army life was conditioned by the horrors of the First World War. Most wanted to be pilots but early training focussed on sorting the potential pilots from the rest, and instructors pushed men into 'appropriate' roles based on observation and instinct. There were divided into: 'pilot/navigator'- the supposedly harder jobs, much longer training period, better paid, more rapid promotion, and 'flight engineer/gunner', shorter course and harder to get promoted. Each RAF bomber had a skilled navigator, the USAAF did not do this and they used a 'lead bombardier' who dropped his bombs, then all the planes in the formation dropped theirs. Flying by day, they could do this, but the RAF attacked at night for almost the entire war, hence each plane had to be self-sufficient. Overall, the same number of people enlisted as would have, after all, in total war almost all eligible men enlist. It is likely that the experience of being bombed caused many to enlist to defend their country from bomber attacks.

Question: what will the 2018 bomber for the air force be? Will it be the fb-22 bomber adapted for more payload and longer range? Are there any links that give clues as to wheather the fb-22 will be developed? Will it use two of the new joint strike fighter engines?

Answer: The fb-22 is an idea for an interim bomber until the 2018 bomber is developed. The 2018 bomber will be supersonic or possibly hypersonic. Both projects call for use of "off the shelf" propulsion systems so the engine developed for the joint strike fighter could end up being used although it's too soon to tell. . In early 2002, Lockheed Martin began briefing the US Air Force on a modified bomber version of the F-22 Raptor fighter, featuring a delta wing, longer body and greater range and payload. This company-funded study of the FB-22, conducted during 2002, was an internally generated, proprietary study into the feasibility of making a derivative of the F-22. The FB-22 medium bomber is based on existing and planned capabilities of the F-22 fighter, a heritage that would limit development costs should the idea go into production . http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co… . The 2018 Bomber is the unofficial name given to a medium bomber currently under development by the United States Air Force. It is projected to enter service in 2018 as a super stealthy, subsonic medium range, medium payload type to augment and possibly to a limited degree replace the U.S. Air Force's aging bomber fleet. . .

Question: How did the crotch bomber get an airplane ticket without a passport? The ticket counter agents at the airport wouldn't give him a ticket because he didn't have a passport. Then they were sent to their manager's office and the bomber allowed to his ticket and get on the plane. Why isn't this being investigated and why isn't the news media talking about this? It looks like this is another US mind-control operation to justify taking away more civil liberties and zaping our bodies with deadly radiation at every airport.

Answer: its all part of the zionists plan to continue to dupe america into financing and fighting their war against muslims . the zombie like reaction after he just fried his own genitals was a dead give away that he was a zionist controlled manchurian candidate , designed to get caught so he could "warn" us of the 25 other "plots" . this mission was allegedly a meticulously planned al queda operation . well , any mad chemist / bomb maker would know that that type of acid would melt and dissolve the plastic syringe that was to be used to injected it into the petn condom .

Question: What percentage of German fighters got shot down by Allied bomber gunners? I don't mean when the bombers had fighter escorts later in the war. I mean earlier in the war. Another way to ask the question is: In a fight between a fighter vs a bomber or fighters versus bombers in formation, what percentage of each is likely to get shot down?

Answer: I don't think this question can be answered definitively. However, I remember reading that when US B-17s raided Schweinfurt, unescorted, they lost 60 out of the 261 (that figure is from memory) planes they sent out. This does not include planes that were damaged but made it back; neither does it take into account crew-men killed or injured these planes. Oh, and some of the 60 might have been downed by flak. I have no idea how many planes the Germans put up - but they threw everything they had at the bombers. I believe they lost 120 aircraft of all types.

Question: Were a nuclear stealth bomber to be destroyed, would the payload be delivered? Assume we have a stealth bomber carrying a payload of a moderately-sized nuclear device. The bomber makes its way to the target country (Let's say the U.S.) and the target country learns about the impending attack somehow. Were they to shoot down the bomber, would the device go off in midair, would the pilot be instructed to drop the bomb while flying over the useless Atlantic, or would the device somehow not fire?

Answer: For a nuclear weapon to detonate it has to first be armed. If you shoot down a bomber with a nuclear payload before its armed your are just going to have a large paperweight on your hands. Also the US is the only nation with capable stealth technology.

Question: 2 part question: Best stealth bomber and fighter jet in the world? As of right now, what is the best, fastest and most packed with fire power fighter jet and stealth bomber in the world? Manned aircraft of course,lol.

Answer: B2 and F16 (ask any Eagle Driver about the cloaking device).

Question: How should I care for my Abercrombie Bomber jacket? I got a new Abercrombie and Fitch fur-lined bomber jacket. It's white, and it is completely lined with faux fur on the inside, except for the arms of the jacket. How should I care for this when it's dirty? It has instructions about how to clean it, but the washing instructions didn't go with the jacket (they were instructions for washing a jacket WITHOUT the fur lining!!) The employees couldn't help me when I asked, but I bought it anyway. Is dry cleaning the best option for me?

Answer: dry clean only , babe!!!

Question: What is the difference between a motorcycle jacket and a bomber jacket? What is the difference between a motorcycle jacket and a bomber jacket? They look so similar to me. sometimes I think I know the difference but then I see someone walking around with one that looks completely like a motorcycle one to me and calling it a bomber one. If you could put an end to my confusion, it'd be much appreciated.

Answer: It's a dark and stormy night. You are on a flight over war torn Europe flying inside a Lancaster Bomber. It's cold. Damned cold. You're sitting crouched in a bomb bay, with a 240 pounder between your legs. You're hand reaches forward for the release... If you were a bomber - you'd wear a bomber jacket. That had to be tight at the waist, so it didn't tangle with your bomb-drop gear or you and the bomb would be landing in the same place. The same idea was adopted by the biker jacket - you definitely don't want belt-buckles or parts to get trapped when you are barrelling down a dusty road. In both cases, they were made of whatever material was considered practicable for their purpose. The bomber jacket was always leather and had some padding, to help retain heat. Original biker jackets were made of heavy denim - coz you might take a tumble from your bike at speed. Somewhere down the road (think James Dean), the bikers jacket material changed to leather, coz it had suddenly got a bit of Hollywood-sponsored street cred. Hope this helps

Question: What is the difference between the Shoe Bomber and the Underwear Bomber? Why was a civilian trial good enough for the Shoe Bomber but not the Underwear Bomber?

Answer: The truth is that President Obama and AG Holder are not the first to use civilian courts and civilian law enforcement to deal with terrorist. Under President Bush, both Richard Reid(the shoe bomber) and John walker Linth (the American Tilaban, and enemy combatant) had trials in civilian courts. There were other terrorist trials in civilian courts under President Bush and under previous administrations, such as the trial of terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui. The reason this is an issue is that the media has steered peoples preception to believe falsely that President Obama is soft on terrorism. I was not in support of the use of the civilian courts for terrorist Richard Reid or John walker Linth, and I'm not to cool with it now. However, I also don't like this issue being used to bash the Obama administration unfairly, with out knowledge of the facts and history.

Question: How do you become a pilot/ and or bomber in the air force? What positions are there? I am planning on going into the Air Force... I researched some things but would like actually opinons and everything from people insted of just something written on a website. I want to be a "bomber" I guess that's what its called. I need to know how you get into that and I also wanted to know what other postions there were. Thanks :D

Answer: Your first step will be college. You'll need a degree to fly anything in the Air Force because you'll have to be a commissioned officer. Can't say for certain on the Air Force pilot selection, but I know in the Navy/Marine Corps, you just go to pilots school. You get farmed out to the different pilot programs like picking teams for basketball. To my knowledge, you have very little choice. As far as the other jobs, take a look at either www.usaf.mil or www.military.com for the jobs. They should have big long lists that you can check out without having to talk to a recruiter.

Question: What year was the Water Bomber Aircraft? What year was the Water Bomber Aircraft invented and by whom.

Answer: Aerial firefighting began right after the Second World War, using converted freighters and bombers left over from the war. The year would have been around 1946 or 1947.

Question: What book did the Kansas City Bomber get his idea from? The Kansas City Bomber of 1973 read a book in which it described the people in that book planning to bomb a building in which the guy that blew up that builiding in Kansas copied almost exactly leading to his conviction. What was the name of that book?

Answer: Some people have said that "The Turner Diaries" was the book responsible for inspiring the Oklahoma City Bombings. It is an interesting read and still available on line.

Question: How do I get the dry bomber for dry bones on mario kart ds? How do I get the dry bomber for dry bones on mario kart ds?I can not find out anywhere!

Answer: Did you pass all of the cups in all of the speed types?

Question: What Do You Think About the Lockerbie Bomber Still Alive a Year After His Compassionate Release from Prison? A year ago the Lockerbie bomber was released from a Scottish prison on compassionate grounds for his prostate cancer. He was sent back to his home country of Libya with "a few months at best to live" where he was treated to a hero's welcome. Well that few months is now over a year and he is still alive. What do you think? Somebody somewhere wanted this guy released and that's what they got.

Answer: I think since he was released under false pretenses he should be sent right back to jail.

Question: Is there a museum where visitors can see inside an Avro Lancaster WWII Bomber? I'd like to have firsthand experience of the dimensions and layout inside the Avro Lancaster (I'm doing research for a book) which is a British four-engined bomber plane used during the Second World War. Does anyone know of any Lancasters in the UK where members of the public are allowed to go inside the planes?

Answer: Funny,I checked this out a while back while looking for bombers on display in the U.S. Unfortunately, the only ones I can find over here are American. I don't know if these are open to the public but, even if they normally aren't, usually it isn't too hard to arrange a special tour with museums if you call ahead. Here are a couple of locations I have notes on: Theres a great one at the RAF Museum in Hendon. There's one at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, RAF East Kirkby There may be more, but I do know both of those are well maintained.I think the one at the Lincolnshire museum is still taxied occasionally. Good luck with your hunt!

Question: Times Square Bomber: Why was it legal to buy fireworks in a state where it's illegal for residents to buy them? It's illegal for residents of New York and Pennsylvania to buy fireworks, but it's not illegal to sell them to residents of each others state. The bomber made his purchase of M-80s at Phantom Fireworks in Pennsylvania. Does it seem unusual that one something can be sold to out of state residents in a state where it's illegal for the persons working in the store to buy their own products?

Answer: Our stupid gun control works the same way. People from Chicago must travel somewhere else to buy guns to defend themselves. The government just makes a huge mess of things when they try to be nosy busy bodies. For years I traveled to South Dakota to buy fireworks because they were illegal in my state. Other people chipped in and I bought well over a thousand dollars worth each year. Of course we never made bombs to hurt other people. But restricting us would never stop the kooks like him. Just like Chicago with the strictest gun laws has the most gun murders. Duh.

Question: What happens to a suicide bomber after he/she dies? Why are these people in the world suicide bombers. What happens to these suicide bombers, where do they go, and why are there so many suicide bomber out here in this world. Do you want to be a suicide bomber? Do a suicide bomber come back alive and do it again.

Answer: Their dead, end of story. No ones knows where they go after dead or if they go anywhere at all. I think only people with major issues could be a suicide bomber. We have so many because we currently have a lot of people with major issues in the world. And if you couldn't tell, I don't want to be a suicide bomber

Question: Where can I get the bomber hat that I saw people wearing at the Olympics? I saw people at the bottom of the ski jump hill wearing an Adidas Olympics licensed hat. It looked really nice, but I can't find it online at all. If you know where I can find it, let me know. Also, if you know where I can find another good bomber hat, information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer: Hi, I cant remember off the top of my head what hats they where wearing, but I found a couple of links that had hats on them, so maybe you could have a poke around them - this hat is a canada one, not adidas I dont think http://www.vancouver2010.com/store/cloth… http://www.bizrate.com/hat-winter-olympi… or heres just another bomber hat http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_586823_uni…

Question: What plane in the Korean war was nicknamed a "torpedo bomber", had fold up wings, and landed on an aircraft ca What is the name of the plane in the Korean war that was called a "torpedo bomber", had fold up wings, and landed on an aircraft carier? jumbobre got it; that's the one i was thinking of; i know i was not descriptive, but thanks everyone

Answer: Corsair?

Question: What store can I buy a bomber jacket from? I have been looking for a really nice bomber jacket with a fur hood to buy ($50-150) but can't seem to find one. Do you know of any CANADIAN (ontario) stores that have them this time of year.

Answer: I suggest that you can go shopping at http://www.nike2nike.com/Brand-Jackets-c… they have many bomber jacket , I usually buy from it, I feel the quality is good and the price is cheap, The most important thing is that it is safe.