Lightning fills the sky behind a B-1 bomber during
Lightning fills the sky behind a B-1 bomber during a late night thunderstorm at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. The B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force, and can rapidly deliv... More
Lights in the aircraft parking area cast an eerie glow
Lights in the aircraft parking area cast an eerie glow around a B-1 bomber standing at the ready during a summer rainstorm at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. Ellsworth is home to 28 B-1 bombers a... More
A B-1 bomber rumbles down the flightline at Ellsworth
A B-1 bomber rumbles down the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012 as part of a training mission. Each of the B-1's four engines is capable of producing 30,000-plus pounds of thrust.
A B-1 bomber thunders down the flightline during the
A B-1 bomber thunders down the flightline during the start of a training mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. B-1 aircrews consisting of two pilots and two weapon systems officers complete ... More
Airmen assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform pre-flight checks on a B-1 bomber at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. The 28th AMXS manages the weapons loading and support activi... More
Airmen assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform pre-flight checks on a B-1 bomber assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. The 28th AMXS is the larg... More