Boeing To Validate B-1 Life; Upgrades Continue

SAN ANTONIO – Boeing is getting ready to begin a full-scale fatigue test on the B-1B to validate that the U.S. Air Force bomber has enough airframe life to remain in service for another 40-50 years. The wing test rig in Seattle passed its readiness review last week, and will begin cycling shortly...

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