Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"The B-2 is airpower at its purest, most elegant and deadliest form. (It is) an aircraft that cannot be denied access with its range, payload and stealthiness. It has everything that is required to hold at risk any of America's enemies anywhere, anytime, and we can do it from here."

Source: Brig. Gen. Gary Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, on the successful return to flight of the B-2 Spirit bomber last week. Air Force officials approved the so-called "stealth" bombers for return to service April 15, following a 53-day safety standdown in the wake of a February 23 takeoff crash in Guam.

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