B-1 Lancer photos (30 in total)

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A B-1B Lancer pulls alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker

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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B-1B Lancer Cockpit

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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B-1B Lancer Bomb Bay Check

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

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 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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A B-1B Lancer returns after completing a close-air support mission in Iraq

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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A B-1B Lancer takes off from an air base in Southwest Asia

A B-1B Lancer takes off from an air base in Southwest Asia. B-1s from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron increased operations in support of ground forces in Afghanistan using precision bombing and shows of force and presence.
U.S. Air Force photo
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A B-1 Lancer makes a high speed pass

A B-1 Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Tex., makes a high speed pass Sept. 14 during a fire power demonstration at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The demonstration gave spectators a close-up and realistic view into the Air Force's ability to perform its wartime mission.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian Ybarbo
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An Ellsworth B-1 four-man aircrew perform a high speed, low-altitude flyover

An Ellsworth B-1 four-man aircrew perform a high speed, low-altitude flyover for those attending the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7. An estimated 70,000 people per day attended the rally which lasted Aug. 6 through 12.
U.S. Air Force photo
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An armed and ready B-1B Lancer

Maintainers ensure this B-1B Lancer is ready to go as a C-17 Globemaster III prepares to land at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia July 1.
U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ken Stephens
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