Air Force tanker.

• Author: Barber, F. EUgene
• Position: READERS'FORUM - Letter to the editor

* In reference to the November 2009 article, "Why the Air Force Needs a New Tanker," as an old Air Force staff sergeant during the Korean War, I was upset at the "game" the Air Force played in the bidding war for the new tanker a few years ago. Differences in the specifications presented to each bidder caused this long delay. The Government Accountability Office pounced upon this and ordered a new bid with a level playing field. I am not sure how level it really is, though.

Northrop has had a good working relationship with Boeing for a long time. I have worked for both companies. They both build wonderful airplanes. I...