Additionally, the B-1 Lancer conducted a “warm-pit refuel” at Bodo Air Force Station, Norway. For the first time ever, a B-1…
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USAF Materiel Command History Office Releases Graphics of Historical efforts to Re-Engine the B-52 Strategic Bomber
by TAGCTeamThere is an old joke that runs through the bomber fleet that when the B-1 and B-2 bombers are retired, the…
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Charles “Charlie” Bock, the First Man to Fly the B-1A, Passed Away
by Dario LeoneCharles “Charlie” Bock and his crew made the first flight of the B-1 on Dec. 23, 1974. He accumulated 600 flying…
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B-21 First Flight slated for December 2021, more B-52s to Come Out of Boneyard
by Dario LeoneUSAF Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen “Seve” Wilson said he has an application on his phone “counting down the days…
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Ten bomber crews will train at Ellsworth AFB to learn how to fight without GPS coverage
by Dario LeoneIn the event of serious conflict the GPS system is probably one of the first systems any enemy will target Ten…
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This B-1 crew completed first all-female flight in 34th Bomb Squadron history
by Dario LeoneThe all-female crew consisted of two B-1 pilots, two weapon systems officers and the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge who…
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HERE’S HOW ELLSWORTH B-1B STRATEGIC BOMBERS HAVE VALIDATED THEIR COMBAT CAPABILITIES DURING EXERCISE COMBAT HAMMER
by Dario LeoneThe B-1B is a fundamental part of the U.S. Air Force’s combat airpower, and keeping the lethal piece of machinery combat-ready…
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UPGRADED BLOCK 16 B-1B LANCERS DEPLOY TO ANDERSEN AFB AND TAKE OVER CONTINUOUS BOMBER PRESENCE MISSION
by Dario LeoneThe B-1 units bring a unique perspective and years of repeated combat and operational experience from the Central Command theater to…
