The Rockwell B-1 Lancer[b] is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed the "Bone" (from "B-One"). [2][3] As of 2024, it is one of the United States Air Force's three strategic bombers, along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress.

2022年11月5日 · The highlight of Balkenbush’s demo flight at Edwards AFB two weeks before on October 15 and 16 was when the enormous B-1B bomber (also known as the “BONE” from B-One, within the pilots ...

A guided tour of the B-1B Lancer by instructor pilot ‘Pistol’ and WSO ‘Splash’ during the 9th Bomb Squadron’s 2021 visit to RAF Fairford, UK.The United State...

Maj. Michael A. Kenny, USAF is the first instructor pilot in the B-lB. Now stationed at Dyess AFB, Tex., Major Kenny is a longtime bomber pilot, with 678 combat hours among his 3,300 hours of flying time. During his sixteen years in the Air Force, he has served as an instructor pilot in both B-52Ds and FB-111 As.

2006年7月7日 · A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot forever etched his name in the history books as he became the first pilot to go more than 4,000 flying hours in the B-1B. Lieutenant Col. Jeff Roetzel recently completed an Operation Enduring Freedom combat mission,

2009年11月30日 · "I allow others to come home from their deployment alive." In addition to dropping bombs, the B-1 supports ground forces in combat through the employment of close air support. WSOs also integrate with the B-1 pilots to collectively achieve and maintain crew efficiency, situational awareness and mission effectiveness.

B-1B Lancer aircrews of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron guard warfighters from high above Iraq and Afghanistan while carrying the largest payload of any aircraft in the theater.

The Rockwell International B-1B Lancer is a supersonic intercontinental bomber capable of performing strategic or tactical missions. It is operated by a flight crew of four.

2023年3月11日 · Hear from B-1B pilot Thad Darger and find out what is was like to fly the aircraft that holds almost 50 world records for speed, payload, range, and time of climb in its class.

The B-1B's speed and superior handling characteristics allow it to seamlessly integrate in mixed force packages. These capabilities, when combined with its substantial payload, excellent radar targeting system, long loiter time and survivability, make the B-1B a key element of any joint/composite strike force.