NATO aircraft numbers now sufficient for 24-hour engagement

NATO now has enough aircraft to fly combat missions over Kosovo 24 hours a day, according to a Pentagon official. In recent days, the number of planes has grown to 1,041, most of which are U.S. The portion from other NATO nations increased to 324 with 39 additional fighter/bombers and 30 more...

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