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A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO being refueled by the boom and refueling arm of a KC-10 Extender aircraft. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A left front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parked in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42

A left front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parke...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A close-up front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parked in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42

A close-up front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Representative Ike Skelton of Missouri speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the base's new Combat Crew Training Squadron building, which will support B-2 advanced technology bomber operations

Representative Ike Skelton of Missouri speaks at the groundbreaking ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael W. Tyler Release Status... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 during its rollout

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its han...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A partial front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A partial front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its roll...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rose Reynolds Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A left front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 during its rollout

A left front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of it...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent Release Status: Releas... More

A left front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parked in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 for its rollout ceremony

A left front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parke...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Publi... More

The newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber sits on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42 during the roll out ceremony

The newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber sits on the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Mcgill Release Status: ... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The Northrop-built B-2 Stealth bomber is rolled out at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The Northrop-built B-2 Stealth bomber is rolled out at Air Force Plant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An elevated view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 during its rollout

An elevated view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge Jr. speaks to journalists at Air Force Plant 42 during the rollout ceremony for the B-2 advanced technology bomber

Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge Jr. speaks to journalist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A close-up front view of the newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42 during the roll out ceremony

A close-up front view of the newly introduced B-2 advanced technology ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Mcgill, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Media representatives attend the rollout of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42

Media representatives attend the rollout of the B-2 advanced technolog...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A partial front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A partial front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its roll...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Patick Nugent Release Status: Rel... More

A left front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parked in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 for its rollout ceremony

A left front view of the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber aircraft parke...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close-up side view of the newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42 during the roll out ceremony

A close-up side view of the newly introduced B-2 advanced technology b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to P... More

Spectators attend the roll out ceremony for the introduction of the B-2 advanced technology bomber on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42

Spectators attend the roll out ceremony for the introduction of the B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing at the Air Force Flight Test Center. The B-2 is at the center for its first flight

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status:... More

A B-2 advanced technology bomber takes on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A B-2 advanced technology bomber takes on its first flight, at the Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A B-2 advanced technology bomber raises a cloud of dust as it taxis on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A B-2 advanced technology bomber raises a cloud of dust as it taxis on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A right side view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber rolling down the runway for takeoff on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A right side view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber rolling down the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced techno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on the B-2's first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced techno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A right front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing during its first test flight at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A right front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rose Reynolds Release Status: Relea... More

A right side view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on the flight line at the Air Force Flight Test Center for its first test flight

A right side view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Simons Release Status: Released... More

A right side view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on the flight line at the Air Force Flight Test Center for its first test flight

A right side view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Simons Release Status: Released... More

A left side view of the front of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft as it prepares for its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A left side view of the front of a B-2 advanced technology bomber airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A B-2 advanced technology bomber takes off on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A B-2 advanced technology bomber takes off on its first flight, at the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing during its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Patrick Nugent Rele... More

A cameraman sets up near a B-2 advanced technology bomber as the aircraft prepares for its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A cameraman sets up near a B-2 advanced technology bomber as the aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on the ground at the Air Force Flight Test Center for its first flight

A view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on the ground at the Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent Release ... More

A left side view of the front of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft as it prepares for its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A left side view of the front of a B-2 advanced technology bomber airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status:... More

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on its first flight, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rose Reynolds Release Status: Relea... More

A rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber just after takeoff on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber just after takeoff on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on its first flight, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A right rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on the runway at the Air Force Flight Test Center for its first flight

A right rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on the runway at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing during its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A rear view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rose Reynolds Release Status: Relea... More

An inflight overview of the B-2 Bomber on its fifth test flight. The flight lasted one hour and seventeen minutes. Northrop CHIEF Test Pilot Bruce Hinds and Air Force LT. COL. John Small of the B-2 Combined Test Force were at the controls. The first five test flights were designed to expand the flight envelope, demonstrate the handling qualities of the aircraft while flying in the air refueling position and validate the proper function of the aircraft's subsystems

An inflight overview of the B-2 Bomber on its fifth test flight. The f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

An overview in-flight image of the B-2 Bomber in its fifth test flight. The flight lasted one hour and seventeen minutes. Northrop CHIEF Test Pilot Bruce Hinds and Air Force LT. COL. John Small of the B-2 Combined Test Force were at the controls. The first five test flights were designed to expand the flight envelope, demonstrate the handling qualities of the aircraft while flying in the air refueling position and validate the proper function of the aircraft's subsystems

An overview in-flight image of the B-2 Bomber in its fifth test flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

An aerial view of newly constructed hangars for B-2 bomber aircraft

An aerial view of newly constructed hangars for B-2 bomber aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri(MO) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Clemons Release Status: Released ... More

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117 aircraft stands in Hangar 3. The aircraft is part of a display which also includes the B-2 bomber aircraft, F-22 tactical fighter aircraft and the advanced cruise missile. The exhibit has been assembled to provide members of Congress with an opportunity to view examples of stealth or "low observable" technology.

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117 aircraft stands in Hangar 3. The ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: George Air Force Base State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT. Douglas Gilbert Release Status:... More

The B-2 "Spirit of California" flies over head during the "Spirit of Kansas" naming ceremony

The B-2 "Spirit of California" flies over head during the "Spirit of K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcconnell Air Force Base State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Steve Faulisi Release Stat... More

A static display of the B-2, "Spirit of Kansas", as it is viewed by hundreds of military and civilian personnel

A static display of the B-2, "Spirit of Kansas", as it is viewed by hu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcconnell Air Force Base State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Steve Faulisi Release Stat... More

A stealth B-2 Spirit comes in for a landing at Le Bourget Airport during a flight demonstration at the 41st Paris Air Show. The Spirit is attached to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Montana

A stealth B-2 Spirit comes in for a landing at Le Bourget Airport duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paris Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A stealth B-2 Spirit comes in for a landing at LeBourget Airport during a flight demonstration at the 41st Paris Air Show. The Spirit is attached to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Montana

A stealth B-2 Spirit comes in for a landing at LeBourget Airport durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paris Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Diane S. Robinson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135R tanker from the 128th Refueling Wing, 128th Air National Guard, Milwaukee, Wis

A B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Milwaukee State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Tony Portello Release Status: Released to P... More

A B-2 Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker for refueling for the flight back home. The B-2 Bomber made a 21-hour nonstop round-trip flight to make a pass over at the 1996 Farnborough Airshow

A B-2 Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, approaches a KC-135R St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: North Atlantic Ocean Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Brad Fallin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A B-2 Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base seen over a thick cloud base. The B-2 made a 21-hour nonstop round-trip flight to make a pass over at the 1996 Farnborough Airshow

A B-2 Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base seen over a thick cloud base...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: North Atlantic Ocean Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Brad Fallin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 stealth bomber, is on display

The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 stealth bomber, is on display

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jessica L. Hunt Release ... More

GEN. Richard Hawley, ACC Commander; Senator Infofe; and Mr. Ken Cressa unveil a B-2 Stealth Bomber, the Spirit of Oklahoma

GEN. Richard Hawley, ACC Commander; Senator Infofe; and Mr. Ken Cressa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jessica L. Hunt Release ... More

The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 stealth bomber, cascades as it returns home

The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 stealth bomber, cascades as it returns h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jessica L. Hunt Release ... More

Air to air view of a silhouetted, Northrop-built B-2 Spirit bomber flying a training sortie at sunset near the base. The B-2 is assigned to Air Combat Command, 8th Air Force's 509th Bomb Wing

Air to air view of a silhouetted, Northrop-built B-2 Spirit bomber fly...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Keith Reed Iii Release Status:... More

Air to air view of a Northrop-built B-2 Spirit bomber flying a sunset training sortie near the base. The B-2 is assigned to Air Combat Command, 8th Air Force's 509th Bomb Wing

Air to air view of a Northrop-built B-2 Spirit bomber flying a sunset ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Keith Reed Iii Release Status: R... More

Air to air view of a T-38 Talon flying chase on a B-2 Spirit bomber during a sunset training sortie near the base. The B-2 and T-38 are assigned to Air Combat Command, 8th Air Force's 509th Bomb Wing

Air to air view of a T-38 Talon flying chase on a B-2 Spirit bomber du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Keith Reed Iii Release Status: R... More

GEN Ronald R. Fogelman, Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, stands at the podium and introduces the B-2 "Spirit of Kitty Hawk" stealth bomber to attendees at the dedication-naming of the B-2. Exact Date Shot Unknown

GEN Ronald R. Fogelman, Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, stands at the podium...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank P. Rizzo Rele... More

GEN Richard E. Hawley, Commander Air Combat command greets North Carolina's Governor Jim Hunt on the stage during dedication ceremonies for the B-2 bomber "Spirit of Kitty Hawk" parked in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown

GEN Richard E. Hawley, Commander Air Combat command greets North Carol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank P. Rizzo Rele... More

A parade of front line aircraft dress the Nellis AFB ramp areas during the United States Air Force's 50th Anniversary and Air show. On display are the B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and other historic planes

A parade of front line aircraft dress the Nellis AFB ramp areas during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Brett K. Snow Release Status: Releas... More

Canada's Aerial Demonstration Team the Snowbirds perform, banking right in full formation, smoke trailing high above a B-2 Spirit Bomber at Nellis AFB during the United States Air Force's 50th Anniversary and Air show

Canada's Aerial Demonstration Team the Snowbirds perform, banking righ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Brett K. Snow Release Status: Releas... More

A four ship aerial demonstration team, the USAFs Thunder Birds climb afterburners blazing from the Nellis AFB runway just above a parked B-2 Spirit Bomber, during the United States Air Force's 50th Anniversary and Air show

A four ship aerial demonstration team, the USAFs Thunder Birds climb a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Brett K. Snow Release Status: Releas... More

Low light level, fish-eye lens view, showing A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit aircraft approaching a USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft during a nighttime refueling mission

Low light level, fish-eye lens view, showing A US Air Force (USAF) B-2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Horizontal aerial view of a KC-135R tanker with the 911th ARS (Red Eagles) from Grand Forks, North Dakota, as it refuels a B-2 bomber that is on its way to an airshow at RAF Fairford, England. The tanker crew is attached to the European tanker task force at RAF Mildenhall. The F-15C Eagle escort is with the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th FW at RAF Lakenheath

Horizontal aerial view of a KC-135R tanker with the 911th ARS (Red Eag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Randy Mallard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial top view of an F-15C Eagle. The fighter plane was on a mission to escort a B-2 Bomber to an air show at RAF Fairford, England

Aerial top view of an F-15C Eagle. The fighter plane was on a mission ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Brad Fallin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vertical aerial view of a KC-135R tanker with the 911th ARS (Red Eagles) from Grand Forks, North Dakota, as it refuels a B-2 bomber that is on its way to an airshow at RAF Fairford, England. The tanker crew is attached to the European tanker task force at RAF Mildenhall. The two F-15C Eagle escorts are with the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th FW at RAF Lakenheath

Vertical aerial view of a KC-135R tanker with the 911th ARS (Red Eagle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Randy Mallard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial view of B-2 bomber approaching the refueling boom as seen from boom the operators window of a KC-135R tanker aircraft. The bomber is on its way to an air show at RAF Fairford, England. The tanker is assigned to the 911th ARS (Red Eagles) from Grand Forks, AFB, North Dakota. The crew and plane are attached to the European tanker task force based at RAF Mildenhall, England

Aerial view of B-2 bomber approaching the refueling boom as seen from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Brad Fallin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During dedication of the B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber, dignitaries pose in front of the aircraft's landing gear cover. (Left to right) U.S. Representative John Boehner, Republican-Ohio; Senator Mike De Wine, Republican-Ohio; Senator John Glenn, Democrat-Ohio; Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall; LGEN Brett Dula, Vice Commander Air Combat Command; LGEN Kenneth Eickmann, Commander, Aeronautical Systems Center; Mr. Kent Keresa, Chairman, President and CHIEF Executive Officer Northrop Corp

During dedication of the B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber, dignitar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chris Liptock Release Status: Re... More

The B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber sits next to the Wright Flyer in front of the hangar during dedication ceremonies for the new B-2 bomber

The B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber sits next to the Wright Flyer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chris Liptock Release Status: Re... More

During dedication of the B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber, Senator John Glenn, democrat-Ohio speaks and motions from the podium in front of the aircraft. Listening on the stage is LGEN Brett Dula, Vice Commander Air Combat Command

During dedication of the B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber, Senator ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chris Liptock Release Status: Re... More

A close up view from inside the Boom Operators position of a KC-10 Extender aircraft as an USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaching for refueling.

A close up view from inside the Boom Operators position of a KC-10 Ext...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

An extreme close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO as it approaches for refueling. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position of an USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft

An extreme close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaches the boom and refueling arm of a KC-10 Extender aircraft. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A close up view inside the Boom Operators position of a US Air Force KC-1O Extender Aircraft as the boom and refueling arm is extended to a USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaching for refueling

A close up view inside the Boom Operators position of a US Air Force K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber flight crew steps out of the Hughes Training Inc (HTI) Air Force B-2 aircrew training device (simulator) after a 27-hour endurance mission profile. Crews fly the endurance mission profiles so that they can be evaluated by flight surgeons and practice flying combat type missions

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber flight crew steps out of the Hughes T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO being refueled by the boom and refueling arm of a KC-10 Extender aircraft. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A close up view inside the Boom Operators position of a US Air Force KC-1O Extender Aircraft as the boom and refueling arm is extended to a USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaching for refueling

A close up view inside the Boom Operators position of a US Air Force K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO being refueled by the boom and refueling arm of a KC-10 Extender aircraft. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position

A close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel... More

The B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber #0040, "Spirit of Alaska" assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron stands ready for aircraft generation in its hangar. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

The B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber #0040, "Spirit of Alaska" assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Close-up of the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing. Crew members are silhouetted as they prepare for the next mission. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

Close-up of the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, retracts its nose gear during a take-off for an exercise sortie. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A close-up of the exterior of the cockpit area of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing, inside the hangar. Inside the cockpit pilots can be seen climbing into their seats prior to engine start. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A close-up of the exterior of the cockpit area of a B-2 Spirit, stealt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron performs a deflection check on an umbrella seal of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing aircraft. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron performs a deflection check ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, taxis out to take-off during an exercise sortie. In the background are several of the unique hangars used to store and service the aircraft. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

The crew of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing do a preflight inspection in the B-2s hangar. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

The crew of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing do ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, "Spirit of Oklahoma" from the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing aircraft for painting. Along with personal protective equipment, he is in a sealed paint vapor enclosure attached to the aircraft surface. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

MSGT Stuart, 509th Security Squadron, takes possession of two M-9 pistols belonging to a B-2 Stealth bomber Alert Crew that was involved in a simulated vehicle accident. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

MSGT Stuart, 509th Security Squadron, takes possession of two M-9 pist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing makes an evening landing after completing an exercise sortie. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing make...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A member of the 509th Security Forces standing in front of the landing gear of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber uses his two-way radio to report the presence of an unknown person in the priority A area during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

A member of the 509th Security Forces standing in front of the landing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Two officers from the 509th Operations Group, escorted by a security policeman, carry aircrew briefcases containing sensitive materials away from a simulated vehicle accident site involving the alert vehicle carrying a B-2 bomber crew. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

Two officers from the 509th Operations Group, escorted by a security p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Close up of the exterior cockpit area of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

Close up of the exterior cockpit area of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron performs a deflection check on an umbrella seal of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing aircraft. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron performs a deflection check ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing aircraft for painting during the exercise. Along with personal protective equipment, he is in a sealed paint vapor enclosure attached to the aircraft surface. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A view of the front half of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, as it taxis out for take-off during an exercise sortie. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A view of the front half of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

509th Security Force Squadron personnel use an under-vehicle mirror to inspect beneath vehicles entering and leaving the priority-A area around the B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber hangars. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

509th Security Force Squadron personnel use an under-vehicle mirror to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

In the late afternoon sunlight a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing stands ready in its hangar. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

In the late afternoon sunlight a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A reflection of a member of the 509th Security Forces can be seen in the under-vehicle mirror used to check the underside of vehicles entering and leaving the priority A area in which B-2 bombers are parked during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

A reflection of a member of the 509th Security Forces can be seen in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

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