Jobs vs. bottom line in mega military project Oct 6, 2009
U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles and a B-2 Spirit bomber fly in formation over Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. With a planned transfer of the Third Marine Expeditionary Force from Japan, and expansion of military facilities, Guam is to be transformed into a key military hub in the Pacific. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Parade Competitors Among the First to Earn Cash at this Year's State Fair Aug 15, 2009
A fly over by the United States Air Force B-2 Spirit marked the beginning of the parade as entries proceeded through the main gates and in front of the crowd gathered along the parade route. The Fair continues through August 23 in Sedalia with another big discount admission day on the second Thursday, August 20. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Photo Release -- U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman Celebrate 20th Anniversary of B-2 Stealth Bomber's First Flight Jul 18, 2009
July 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twenty years ago today, the first Air Force/Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: - )-developed B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, a tailless, bat-like flying wing named The Spirit of America, lifted off for its maiden flight from Air Force Plant 42 here. That historic flight from Palmdale to Edwards Air Force Base lasted just over two hours, but it would alter forever the face and nature of modern air warfare. (Primezone Releases)
Signs of a deal in the works over F-22 spending Jul 17, 2009
Very cool F-22A Raptor (and B-2 Spirit) photos: and. Bcrusin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Six Top-Secret Aircraft Mistaken for UFOs Jun 4, 2009
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth jet bomber, viewed edge-on in flight in October 2000. A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth jet bomber, viewed edge-on in flight in October 2000 ... Along with the B-2 Spirit, the batlike F-117A was a perfect candidate for triangular UFO sightings. (Fox News)
Apocalypse Not May 20, 2009
The United States has almost 1,500 nuclear delivery platforms, including Minuteman III and MX intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM s), Trident I and II submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBM s), B-52H Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit long-range bombers, and a variety of tactical nuclear bombs and cruise missiles. Still, even sophisticated analysts think that, on balance, an Iranian nuclear weapon would have deleterious, if not catastrophic, consequences. (The American Conservative)
Top Gun game released for iPhone and iPod touch May 6, 2009
You take to the skies in modern aircraft like the F-22 Raptor or the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, dodging incoming missiles and shooing down enemy MiGs. Two game modes are included Story Mode and Instant Action, which lets you replay previously-completed missions. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
B-2 Crew Flie00004000s Round Trip From Guam to Alaska Mar 21, 2009
B-2 aircrew participates in exercise in Pacific. " Although the stealth-bomber was originally scheduled to participate with F-22 Raptors, E-3 Sentries and F-16 Fighting Falcons from Elmendorf and Eielson Air Force bases in Alaska, the B-2 aircrews were still able to gain valuable training after inclement weather in Alaska prevented the other airframes from integrating with the B-2s. "The training that the aircrew got was invaluable, and even though some of the players were unable to participate... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Raptor Program Must Keep Flying Feb 27, 2009
This game has played out with one weapons system after another, helping explain why an initial plan for acquiring 132 B-2 Spirit bombers ended with a pitiful purchase of 21 of those incredible aircraft. At the current tiny order size, F-22s are $339 million each. (Townhall.com)
Northrop grants Tech $1M Feb 18, 2009
The man in the suit suggested Sharif Abdel-Magid consider a split rudder design for the wingtips of his model airplane, a triangular-bodied craft that looked similar to a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. This wasn't random advice from a lost campus visitor. (Florida Today)
