![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sadly, the clouds had moved in and the conditions were not great for getting a shot. On my first day there, the jets returned at the end of the mission as a pair. A long lens is not much use when they are level with you but the cool shot from behind as they climb out benefits from the big glass. Because they are a large jet, you have to make some choices with lenses as to what you are aiming to get. Not ideal for lighting but you aren’t going to complain. When we were out between the runways, the B-1s launched off the right side. I was lucky enough to have a couple of good opportunities to see then. The shots aren’t great but the effect is cool.)Ī couple of B-1s would launch each day as part of the Red Flag 16-1 exercises. (I recently went through some old negatives from a UK airshow at which a B-1 made a fast pass in damp conditions. Sadly, airshow appearances are few and far between these days so the chance to see vapor clouds forming around the jet are limited. Put them all the way back and pour on the coals and the jet can really get moving. At minimum sweep for takeoff and landing, they look a little ungainly given how long the span is. The variable sweep wings add a little interest too. Four large afterburning turbofans will get your attention and it has a very elegant shape to boot. A B-1 departure is not something that you will forget in a hurry. The combination of size and power makes it look epic when it is in action. ![]()
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