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Rear view of a B-1B Lancer bomber jet in flight

Cracked engine part sparked giant B-1 bomber fire, investigation finds

A faulty fan disk failed during ground maintenance, investigators said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Air Force starts testing out temporary prototypes of B-21 protection shelters

“These shelters also help us generate sorties more quickly by eliminating the need to always have to move aircraft in and out of hangars."

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Super flyover scheduled for the big game in Tampa

Air Force officials say the flyover of three bombers from three different bases will be the first of its kind.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

Air Force B-52s fly from Minot to Persian Gulf in round-trip mission to caution Iran

A senior U.S. military officer said the flight by two Air Force B-52s was in response to signals that Iran may be planning attacks against U.S. allied targets in Iraq or elsewhere in the region in coming days.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

B-1Bs complete Bomber Task Force mission with Ukrainian, Turkish aircraft for the first time

"Bomber Task Force missions to Europe demonstrate commitment to our allies and partners all while providing a clear deterrence message to any adversary."

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

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