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Rare American birds and air reinforcement drills in Europe
London reports a Windy end to summer bringing rare American birds to Europe including buff-breasted sandpiper and yellow-bellied sap sucker among others. Four dozen American Yghter-bombers flew from New Mexico to Bitburg and Hahn bases in West Germany on October 5, boosting NATO forces. Two-man Phantoms flew non stop in 11.5 hours, refueling 14 times, to practice rapid reinforcement of NATO central Germany. The annual drills began in 1969 after withdrawal of the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing in 1967. The wing is dual based at Germany and New Mexico with groups monitoring weather and fuel. Planning and execution span about three days in a real emergency. this year's cost about 33.7 million dollars, including 2.6 million for airlift of personnel and equipment by 44 C-141s. Crested Cap began as a balance of payments exercise.