Delta Pilot Makes 'Aggressive Maneuver' To Avoid B-52 Bomber
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Air Force Times on MSNAir Force reviewing B-52’s apparent near miss with airlinerSorry about the aggressive maneuver,” an airline pilot told passengers after sharply banking to avoid a B-52 over North Dakota. "Not a fun day at work."
The Delta airlines pilot was forced to make an “aggressive” evasive manoeuvre to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a U.S. fighter jet before landing in North Dakota
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