Correction

Nov. 17, 2020

The article “B-1 Structural Fatigue Test to End Next Year After Simulated 73 Years of Flying” (airforcemag.com, Nov. 17), was incorrect, as a result of information provided by the Air Force. The Air Force now reports the fatigue test will not end next year. The incorrect article has been removed from our website and a new story will be published when the Air Force can accurately answer pending queries. 

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