A B-2 Stealth Bomber on a regular flight was required to make an emergency situation landing at Whiteman Air Force Base Saturday.
WAFB reported that an in-flight breakdown needed an emergency situation landing at the base, situated near Knob Noster.
Upon landing, a fire broke out on the B-2, triggering the WAFB fire department to react and snuff out the blaze.
No injuries were reported throughout the event, however the airplane was apparently harmed.
Whiteman released a “NOTAM” Saturday night at 11 p.m.
The emergency situation landing triggered damage to Runway 1/19, and stays closed tillDec 16.
An examination is on-going.
The 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs workplace released the following declaration:
” A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit experienced an in-flight breakdown throughout regular operations today and was harmed on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base after it effectively finished an emergency situation landing. There were no workers injuries. There was a fire related to the airplane after landing, and the base fire department snuffed out the fire. The event is under examination.”
Whiteman produced a video launchedNov 7 showcasing the preparedness of the 20-bomber fleet and the airmen who are accountable for the program, which initially got to the mid-Missouri baseDec 17, 1993.
The U.S. Air Force, onDec 2, openly revealed the B-21 Raider, the very first brand-new, long-range strike bomber in a generation and an airplane particularly developed to be the multifunctional foundation of the up-to-date bomber fleet, according to WAFB.
While the B-21 isn’t anticipated to be functional and presented into service for numerous more years, the official unveiling event hosted by Northrop Grumman Corporation at its production centers in California is a substantial turning point in the Air Force’s effort to improve battle abilities, Whiteman stated.
The B-21 is developed to be a more capable and versatile, cutting edge airplane that will slowly change the aging B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers now in service.
While the exact date when the B-21 will get in service is unidentified, basing choices have actually been made. Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota will end up being the very first Main Operating Base and official training system for the B-21.
Whiteman AFB, Missouri, and Dyess AFB, Texas, are the favored places for the staying house bases. Each will get airplane as they appear.
