The USAF has sent three B-2 stealth bombers to England for exercises, along with a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Courtesy of The Aviationist and photographer Daffyd Phillips, here's a high-resolution video clip of the aircraft taking off and landing over there. It includes some of the closest, clearest shots of the B-2 I've yet seen.
Note the U-2 "chase car" that follows the aircraft during takeoff and landing. It's a vital part of the support crew. Details at the link.
Peter
Nice shot of cord showing through the tread on the B-2 nose gear. How's that maintenance budget coming along?
ReplyDeleteThe chase car can't be the only way to do that, but it's a nifty excuse.
ReplyDeleteBono?
ReplyDeleteWhite cord ok, red cord no go.
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