2/22/2008 - HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- For more information contact PACAF Public Affairs at 808-206-0513 or email pacaf.paops@hickam.af.mil. For information on the B-2 aircraft or the B-2 program, contact Air Combat Command Public Affairs at (757) 764-5007.
NOTE: Guam is across the International Date Line. The accident occurred Friday evening EST.
An Air Force B-2 bomber crashed on Andersen AFB Saturday morning local Guam time.
Two pilots from the 509th Bomb Wing were on board and ejected. They have been evaluated by medical authorities and are in good condition.
The B-2 was deployed to Andersen AFB from Whiteman AFB, MO.
Emergency responders are on scene. A board of officers will investigate the accident. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
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For more information contact PACAF Public Affairs at 808-206-0513 or email pacaf.paops@hickam.af.mil. For information on the B-2 aircraft or the B-2 program, contact Air Combat Command Public Affairs at (757) 764-5007.
NOTE: Guam is across the International Date Line. The accident occurred Friday evening EST.
