First, my apologies for misspelling "Priceless". Late at night with
'puddle' fingers and not running spell checker ( Thank all for not
commenting G

Some comments on the low altitude high speed pass.

1. Just like the groups that go to Air Shows to see aircraft on the
ground and in the air, AF ground support troops and Army troops who
benefit from CAS like to see the equipment flying close up. A high
speed pass at low altitude is and has been a method of showing off for
those individuals. A supersonic low altitude pass is an EVENT.

2. For the aircrew, orbiting for hours waiting for a call to action is
very boring and a pass breaks the monotony of the waiting mission.
Also most pilots (even GA) like to show off their 'equipment' .
Oshkosh, photo's on Internet, Sun-an-fun, etc. For the B-1, its the
only flying supersonic bomber.

3. For those who are not familiar with supersonic flight.

a. At high subsonic and supersonic speed you don't hear the
aircraft coming.

b. The shock wave does not hit the ground until the aircraft
has PASSED the point where you are standing.

4. Any 'bad guys' in the vicinity would be awakened the same as if a
500 lb'er were dropped next door. Any structures under the flight path
would/could suffer damage (good deal in Indian country)

5. All in all, low altitude high speeds passes at night might be a
good way to harass the enemy )

6. Just remember VN. We're in this War to win.

Big John

For you Michael

Don't want to get into the European 'mind set'. So many of you have
forgotten the blood and money we spent so you can sit at your sidewalk
table and drink Schnapps and beer and Monday morning quarterback the
game.

Who are you going to call on when they drive a car bomb up next to you
and set it off?

Americans can take valid criticism but to belittle us hits a deeper
nerve. Don't poke the bear, as we say. here in Texas.

BJ