In a message to Tony Paton  Jim Sanders wrote:
 JS> With the Billions of hours of Boeing aircraft flights how many fuel
 JS> tank explosions have there been. I have 4,000 hours in B-52s and
 JS> other Boeing experience. B-17, B-29, B-50s, KC-97 and do not ever
 JS> remember a fuel tank explosion... except due to flak or cannon
 JS> fire...
All very true Jim.  On the other hand, let's not forget the USAF is spending 
considerable money and logistical effort ensuring C-5As fly with nitrogen in 
the fuel tanks.
Best regards, .. Bob
... Age....a hell of a price to pay for maturity :-)
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