B-52 Carried Missiles With Nuclear Warheads To Barksdale

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by purpahurl

The only problem with this story is the news media found out about it. What do they think these planes do, they don't carry passengers. Now a passenger plane accidentally carrying nukes, that's a news story.

Well....I think all nukes should be accounted for at all times period. Maybe put a GPS device on each of them like a cell phone or onstar on a Chevy.

Hello this is On-star. Is this an emergency?
Yes, I'm lost.
OK, I see you are driving a B-52 bomber.
Yes, but I'm just a passenger on board
What is your name?
Fat Man
Sir, I'm sure you aren't that fat. Are any other passengers with you?
Yes, Little Boy
Sir, is this a prank call?
Are you claiming to be a lost nuclear warhead aboard a B-52?
Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying. Please call Mom and Dad and tell them where I am.


Seriously, losing track of one nuke for even a couple of hours is not cool IMHO. That shows a flaw in their inventory procedures.