B-1 Lancer Image Gallery
On October 2, 1981, President Reagan announced that the Air Force would acquire 100 B-1Bs as part of their Strategic Modernization Program. The development contract was awarded to Rockwell International on January 20, 1982.
Two older B-1As were converted to B-1B prototypes and the first production B-1B flew on October 18, 1984. The total acquisition cost for the B-1B was set at $20.5 billion for 100 aircraft, spares and support equipment.
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Senior Airman Hector Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Jeffery Polllitt conduct an operational check on a B-1B Lancer March 19 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. A B-1B from Dyess AFB became the first aircraft to fly supersonic speeds using a 50/50 blend of synthetic and petroleum fuel over the White Sands Missile Range airspace in south-central New Mexico. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo
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A B-1B Lancer lands after becoming the Air Force's first aircraft to fly at the supersonic speed using a 50/50 blend of synthetic and petroleum fuel March 19 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The supersonic flight occured over the White Sands Missile Range airspace in south-central New Mexico, but took off from Dyess AFB. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig
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A B-1B Lancer stands by for its mission Feb. 12, at a Southwest Asia air base. One of the B-1B's missions is to provide close-air support for coalition forces throughout the area of responsibility as part of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon
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A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, after receiving fuel over Afghanistan. Two B-1Bs hit reported al-Qaida safe have
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A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pulls alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, after receiving fuel over Afghanistan. Two B-1Bs hit reported al-Qaida safe have
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Maj. Anthony Mincer (left) and Capt. Brian Buschur run through their preflight checklist in a B-1B Lancer Dec. 29 prior to a mission. The two pilots are with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen
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1st Lt. Jason Edwards checks the bomb load of a B-1B Lancer Dec. 29 as he and the rest of the aircrew preflight check the bomber prior to a mission. Lieutenant Edwards is with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an air base in Southwest Asia. U.S. Air Force Photo
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A mission-bound B-1B Lancer lifts off from the runway of an air base in Southwest Asia Dec.29. The B-1B is a multi-role, long-range bomber capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling. It can perform a variety of missions, including that of carrying conventional weapons for theater operations. U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen
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A B-1B Lancer takes off. A B-1B employed guided bomb unit-31s Dec. 3 against enemy mortar positions located in Asadabad, Afghanistan. A joint terminal attack controller in the area declared the mission as successful as the bombs impacted on the intended targets. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael B. Keller
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An Air Force B-1B Lancer returns to Southwest Asia after completing a close-air support mission in Iraq. Forward wing settings are used for takeoff, landings, air refueling and in some high-altitude weapons employments. Aft wing sweep settings -- the main combat configuration -- are typically used during high subsonic and supersonic flights, enhancing the B-1B's maneuverability. U.S. Air Force photo
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- B-1 performs as never envisioned after 20 years
- B-1B bomber catches fire on runway in Qatar
- B-1B achieves first supersonic flight using synthetic fuel
- Dyess to conduct Air Force's first supersonic flight with synthetic fue
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- Boeing Wins $45 Million U.S. Air Force B-1B Upgrade Contract
- Secretary sees first afterburning engine test with synthetic fuel
- B-1 crews excel at shows of presence
- Boeing Helps U.S. Air Force B-1 Fleet Reach 500,000 Flight Hours
- 419th FLTS demonstrates Sniper pod capability
- Boeing Demonstrates Increased Capabilities on B-1 Bomber
- Northrop to Provide U.S. Air Force with B-1 Radar Components
- Boeing Completes Block E Avionics Upgrade of B-1 Bomber
- Report: pilot error caused B-1B crash
- 'Bone' makes evolving mark on war on terrorism
- B-1 Lancers join 379th fleet
- Radar upgrade key to future B-1 combat capability
- Air Force B-1B damaged
- B-2s Return To Guam, Replace B-1 Squadron
- Defense Officials Outline Long-Range, Global Strike Plans
