U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer take off and landing at Morón Air Base, Spain, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe
The B-1A was initially developed in the 1970s as a replacement for the B-52 Stratofortress.
The B-1B Lancer is an improved variant initiated in 1981 with major changes included and additional structure to increase payload by 74,000 pounds and an improved radar.
Nicknamed “The Bone,” the B-1B Lancer is a long-range, multi-mission, supersonic conventional bomber, which has served the U.S. Air Force since 1985
It is one of three strategic bombers serving in the United States Air Force fleet along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Wright, Airman 1st Class Emma Anderson, Staff Sgt. Holly Cook, Master Sgt. Nicholas Filip
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