1 - The Black Vault

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Sent: 28 August 2001 15:28
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Subject:
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In response to JMm ld say that the us authorities requested use of UK airspace for 2 x 81 strategic
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ctober 2000. The MoD authorised the 81 aircraft to use UK airspace. The
aircraft were conducting training flights and are likely to have been operating in the area of North Yorkshire as part of
this training on the date specified.
The B1 is not strictly a stealth aircraft (unlike the B2 and F117), but it is painted a dark colour and with its wings
swept back would look unusual - particularly at altitude. The only airshows 81's attended this summert are RIAT at
RAF Cottesmore and RAF Waddington airshow. I have never heard of Sunderland International air show.
I would suggest a short response giving the info in the first para here. We would not want to get into details of
airshows, stealth operations etc.
I would be grateful for sight of your final draft.