Captivating Images Of The B-2 Spirit

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft taxis onto the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepares to receive fuel after completing local training missions at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 17, 2017. Thanks to its subsonic speeds and nearly 7,000 mile unrefueled range, the B-2 Spirit is capable of bringing massive firepower anywhere on the globe through the most challenging defenses.

A U.S. Air Force Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepares to receive fuel after completing local training missions at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis through a “bird bath” after conducting a local training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 25, 2017. Due to the high levels of salt in the air, many of the aircraft are routinely rinsed off to prevent any damage.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis through a “bird bath” after conducting a local training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Fleming, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, walks atop a B-2 Spirit aircraft while performing post-flight inspections after a local training at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 17, 2017. Close to 200 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., and Barksdale Air Force Base, La., deployed to Andersen AFB, in support of U.S. Strategic Command Bomber and Deterrence missions. USSTRATCOM bomber missions familiarize aircrew with airbases and operations in different Geographic Combatant Commands.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Fleming, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, walks atop a B-2 Spirit aircraft while performing post-flight inspections.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Brewer (left), speaks with Staff Sgt. Colby Nash, both electrical and environmental systems technicians assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after conducting redball maintenance on a B-2 Spirit prior to takeoff at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 12, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure we are able to honor our security commitments.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Brewer (left), speaks with Staff Sgt. Colby Nash, both electrical and environmental systems technicians assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after conducting redball maintenance on a B-2 Spirit. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Subscribe 7 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Lang, a 509th Security Forces Squadron security response member, stands guard at the entry control point at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 16, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deter and detect strategic attack against the United States and our allies.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Lang, a 509th Security Forces Squadron security response member, stands guard at the entry control point at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircrafts deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., sits on the parkway after landing from a local training flight at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 17, 2017. Close to 200 Airmen and three B-2s deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., and Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in support of U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Assurance and Deterrence missions. USSTRATCOM units regularly conduct training with and in support of the Geographic Combatant Commands. USSTRATCOM, through its global strike assets, helps maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., sits on the parkway after landing from a local training flight at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

The sunset filters through the cockpit windows of two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after completing local training missions at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 17, 2017. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.

The sunset filters through the cockpit windows of two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after completing local training missions at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

As storm clouds gather in the background multiple B-2 Spirit aircraft land for aircraft recovery Aug. 24, 2016 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The B-2s low-observable, or “stealth,” characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy’s most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most-valued, heavily defended targets while avoiding adversary detection, tracking and engagement.

As storm clouds gather in the background multiple B-2 Spirit aircraft land for aircraft recovery.

A 2nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., prepares to refuel a B-2 Spirit, during a training exercise near Kansas, Nov. 10, 2016. The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. Although the KC-l0's primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments.

A 2nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., prepares to refuel a B-2 Spirit, during a training exercise near Kansas.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flies over the Power in the Pines Open House and Air Show on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 14, 2016.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flies over the Power in the Pines Open House and Air Show on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

A B-2 Spirit flies over Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 8, 2015, during an exercise. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.

A B-2 Spirit flies over Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.

B-2 Spirit of California takes off during a base exercise, April 9, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets.

B-2 Spirit of California takes off during a base exercise.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., receives routine maintenance at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 17, 2017. Close to 200 Airmen and three B-2s deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., and Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to conduct local sorties and regional training and integrate with regional allies in support of Bomber Assurance and Deterrence missions.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., receives routine maintenance at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

A B-2 Spirit flies into position during a refueling mission over the North Atlantic Ocean June 11, 2014. The B-2 is conducting training flights and regional familiarization in the U.S. European Command area of operations. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.

A B-2 Spirit flies into position during a refueling mission over the North Atlantic Ocean.

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing lifts off of the runway as part of a training mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 9, 2013. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses.

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing lifts off of the runway as part of a training mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

A B-2 Spirit from the 590th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepares to take off.

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and other maintainers from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers at Whiteman Air Force Base. Mo., March 19, 2011, for Operation Odyssey Dawn.

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and other maintainers from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

Crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch a B-2 Spirit at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2015. Three B-2s and about 225 Airmen from Whiteman AFB, Missouri, deployed to Guam to conduct familiarization training activities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch a B-2 Spirit at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

One of three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft returns to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, from a mission in supporting the no-fly zone over Libya, March 20, 2011, as part of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. The no-fly zone was imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 authorizing military action.

One of three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft returns to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, prepares to transfer fuel to a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, off the coast of Spain, June 13, 2017. Two B-2s deployed to the U.K. to participate in theater bomber assurance and deterrence operations. Bomber deployments enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe.

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, prepares to transfer fuel to a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

A B-2 Spirit bomber taxis on a flightline Oct. 26, 2014, during Exercise Global Thunder 15. The B-2 is one of the key aircraft used to support U.S. Strategic Command’s global strike and bomber assurance and deterrence missions. Its stealth capabilities provide U.S. decision makers the capability to deter strategic attacks and, if necessary, penetrate the most secure defense systems to rapidly deliver its payload.

A B-2 Spirit bomber taxis on a flightline during Exercise Global Thunder.

Chief Master Sgt. Darron Hunter, the 509th Maintenance Group superintendent, performs pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit.

A T-38 Talon flies in formation with the B-2 Spirit of South Carolina during a training mission. These B-2 Spirit images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Crew chiefs from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 131st Bomb Wing perform a phase inspection on a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 12, 2012. Every 1,000 flight hours the B-2 must be ‘phased’ in search of any discrepancies that could cause major damage.

Crew chiefs from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 131st Bomb Wing perform a phase inspection on a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber. You might also like incredible images of the B-52 Stratofortress.