A number of Air Force pilots have claimed that they have received intimidation about being quiet over concerns about oxygen problems on the state-of-the-art F-22 fighter jets. One pilot was killed in a crash when his oxygen supply was cut off and he lost control, (the air-force blamed distraction of the pilot for the crash) while at least 25 others have claimed of hypoxia-like (a condition that occurs when there is a lack of oxygen to the brain) conditions such as confusion and dizziness since 2008. Some are calling for action, while others say the Air Force is silencing outspoken critics with threats of grounding.
http://news.yahoo.com/fighter-pilots-claim-intimidation-over-f-22-raptor-123832451--abc-news-topstories.html
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