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Operation Linebacker II
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 * Oppose. A long, detailed article, much of which is quite easy to read, in terms of its narrative style. Some points, I think, though, could use a little rephrasing. (1) last sentence, first paragraph: I know I'm being majorly nitpicky, but I really don't think the phrasing here, the use of "except" is really quite the appropriate thing to put. Something like "a resumption of the Operation Linebacker bombings.... with the emphasis shifted..." might be better. (2) "Darkest Hour"? Sounds a bit too purple, i.e. not neutral, encyclopedic, scholarly enough. But, fix those minor things, and I'll change my vote. Thanks for an interesting read. LordAmeth 21:29, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Mission accomplished. Do you find the article well written, well cited, and factually correct? RM Gillespie 16:12, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Support. I do apologize for nitpicking, but I think that the changes made in the last few days make a big difference in the overall quality of the article. Thank you again for your hard work. LordAmeth 23:21, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Support works for me. Carom 21:32, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Support. Well-cited, well-structured, well-researched.--Yannismarou 17:36, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Comment/Question. Does the book Aces of North Vietnam: Pilots - Units - Operations - Aircraft - Statistics 1965-1975 by Roger Boniface or any other book give much insight into the North Vietnamese side during the Linebacker/Linebacker II operations?  Also, I didn't see it mentioned, but didn't a U.S. Air Force B-52 squadron at Guam actually refuse to fly more missions until SAC changed mission tactics? Cla68 00:19, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Not sure about the Boniface work since I have not read it. As to the second question, the answer is no. According to the Air Force sources, only one pilot refused to fly the missions. There has been plenty of talk (both at the time and today) that some of the pilots at U-Tapao "mutinied" by going on sick call to avoid the missions. Earl Tilford looked into the matter and reported that no more names appeared on the sick list than was usual at the base. It can be taken for granted, however, that although the crewmen supported the mission and were enthusiastic about their participation in it, they were not happy with the SAC high command. RM Gillespie 01:51, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
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