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Rich Russian tries to buy U.S. bomber at air show

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  • 26-08-2007 10:57am
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    did any one see this
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070824/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_russia_usa_bomber


    Rich Russian tries to buy U.S. bomber at air show Fri Aug 24, 5:32 AM ET



    MOSCOW (Reuters) - A wealthy Russian tried to buy a U.S. B-52 bomber from a group of shocked American pilots at an air show near Moscow, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday.


    The unidentified Russian, wearing sunglasses and surrounded by bodyguards, approached the U.S. delegation and asked to buy the bomber, the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper said.

    An astounded member of the U.S. delegation said the bomber was not for sale but that it would cost at least $500 million (249.5 million pounds) if it were to be sold on the spot.

    "That is no problem. It is such a cool machine," the Russian was quoted as saying by the newspaper, which said its reporter overheard the conversation. The bomber was not sold.

    Russia's new rich, who built fantastic fortunes trading commodities and contacts after the fall of the Soviet Union, have made a name for themselves as ostentatious purchasers of everything from British football clubs to Faberge eggs.

    :eek: :eek:
    get in the shelters


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