45 Years Later, The B-1 Bomber Has Still Got It
The bomber flew from South Dakota to Japan in a 30-hour, roundtrip flight.
By Kyle Mizokami
May 1, 2020
A B-1B bomber flew from South Dakota to Japan and back, a 30+ hour round trip mission.
The mission took place after the Air Force recalled bombers from Guam, ending a longstanding mission.
The Air Force is planning to substitute forward deployed bombers for unexpected, long range missions that train crews for wartime missions.
A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber conducted a marathon 30-hour mission, flying from South Dakota to Japan and back. The mission is part of the Air Force’s shift away from stationing bombers overseas at vulnerable air bases to training crews for the kind of long distance flights necessary during a wartime scenario.
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