The B-1B came back from the dead thanks to a doctrinal shift in how US bombers should operate and the need for a bridge ahead of the B-2 Spirit.
Summary and Key Points: The Rockwell B-1 Lancer, initially flown 40 years ago, remains a key part of the U.S. Air Force’s bomber fleet, even as its nuclear mission was removed in 1994. -Though the Air ...
Originally intended to be a vital component of the US strategic deterrent, the Rockwell B-1 Lancer now operates without an active nuclear option. Originally designed for nuclear missions during the ...
B-1 Lancer Bombers Heading Back to Ellsworth – The United States Air Force’s Cold War era Rockwell B-1 Lancer long-range strategic bombers have been logging the miles already this year. The aircraft ...