When most people hear about expensive military planes, their immediate thought goes to the F-35 Lightning II. The price tag for the entire F-35 program is what made it so controversial, after all ...
The B-2 Spirit's recent appearance over the Rose Bowl in California is a reminder of the aircraft's cultural influence—but also highlights its planned obsolescence.
While only one aircraft is visible to the crowds, Butler said two B-2 bombers are deployed for the mission – one as the primary flyer and the other as a backup, or “airborne spare,” in case ...