USAF B-1B conducts first supersonic flight fueled by 50-50 blend
FUEL BLEND: A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer operated the first supersonic flight fueled by a 50-50 blend of synthetic fuel and petroleum March 19. Pilot Capt. Richard Fournier detected no difference in performance, comparing it to flights using a 100 percent JP-8-fueled, GE F101-powered aircraft...
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