A Paper Clip Saved a $750m Bomber Plane
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A story about how a paper clip allegedly saved a $750M bomber plane is shared, sparking discussion on the originality of the story and the implications of 'saving' a bomber.
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yawpitch
about 1 month ago
Well, “saved” until the airframe was lost a few weeks later in an unrelated incident.
tocs3
about 1 month ago
A 39-cent piece of office stationery Even the paper clips were pricey.
pestatije
about 1 month ago
is saving a bomber a good thing?
ChrisArchitect
about 1 month ago
Are scienceclock just rewriting old pieces? C'mon now https://community.infiniteflight.com/t/how-a-paper-clip-save...
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